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    I was in OKC a couple weeks ago and was impressed by how massive the convention center feels again the east edge of the park. I was on a short time schedule so I didn't wander around too much but that really stood out to me. Definitely a large city feeling. Would be nice to get some similar scale on the west end.

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    Such a beautiful morning in the park with zumba classes blaring, the farmer's market, etc. We have family in town from Denver and they were really impressed with the park.


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    All taken yesterday (Sunday) around noon. The last photo is of the sports pavilion near the northwest corner of the park.











  4. #3304

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    Will it be possible to bike / run from the boathouses to lower Scissortale?

  5. #3305

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    Quote Originally Posted by ourulz2000 View Post
    Will it be possible to bike / run from the boathouses to lower Scissortale?
    Yes.

    You can take the river trail which will connect them.

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    It essentially already is. Presently you can bike along the river trail from the boathouses to the parking lot just south of the south park.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shawnw View Post
    It essentially already is. Presently you can bike along the river trail from the boathouses to the parking lot just south of the south park.
    In the next to last picture are they tearing that parking lot out ?

  8. #3308

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bellaboo View Post
    In the next to last picture are they tearing that parking lot out ?
    I'm not sure what they are doing there but there is still an easy connect to the trail and the lower park.

    I suspect this will be enhanced by demolishing and reworking that weird little road and remnant parking lot. There are two bigger lots just to the west.

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    such a mistake not to add a few mill to maps 4 to buy the lower park lot .. and finish the sante fe tunnel ..

  10. #3310

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    Quote Originally Posted by BoulderSooner View Post
    such a mistake not to add a few mill to maps 4 to buy the lower park lot .. and finish the sante fe tunnel ..
    No kidding. It's going to look so dumb once the meat people sell that lot and it gets turned into an island of poorly landscaped parking in the middle of the park.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BoulderSooner View Post
    such a mistake not to add a few mill to maps 4 to buy the lower park lot .. and finish the sante fe tunnel ..
    Hard to do when the owner of said property is valuing his lot at far, far too much for the city to pay, especially considering fiscal responsibility and all that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bellaboo View Post
    In the next to last picture are they tearing that parking lot out ?
    Nope, I just met someone at that parking lot this past weekend.

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    Honestly moving faster than I anticipated. looking good!

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    Except still won't be open for a year-ish. I wish they could pour the promenade and open it early, with fencing up so you can't access the rest, so we could get down to the river on foot that way sooner.

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    Most of the big stuff is already done.

    It's just a matter of finishing up the courts/fields, doing the final paving and plantings.

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    https://www.google.com/search?q=sout...yG12Ey0oIVKzBM

    I would love to see something like Southbank in Brisbane, Australia in OKC. I visited it a couple years ago and was blown away and kept thinking how big time OKC would be if they had something like this. I think it would be great around the Scissortail Park, Producers Co-Op site, or perhaps even incorporating this at the new resort. Having a beach area and boardwalk would be a home run for this city.

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    ^^^ We're gonna have a blue lagoon at the OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark right across the river though.

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    Press release:

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    ‘Tis the Season Holiday Lights and Events at Scissortail Park
    Union Station Illumination returns November 26

    OKLAHOMA CITY – Gardens and walkways lined with luminarias, buildings adorned with lights, a 40-foot Christmas tree and a giant menorah are some of what visitors will find at ‘Tis the Season at Scissortail Park. The 2021 holiday season will also feature the popular light and music experience – Union Station Illumination. Guests will be able to enjoy all of the free, festive displays from Friday, November 26 through Thursday, January 6, 2022.

    With support from SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, Express Employment International, OG&E, Toucan Productions, BancFirst, Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, Crowe & Dunlevy, BC Clark, and Blair and Maggie Humphreys activities planned during ‘Tis the Season at Scissortail Park offer a safe, outdoor way to celebrate the holidays again this year.

    “One of my favorite memories from 2020 was watching a little girl and her parents dance to ‘Run, Run Rudolph’ as lights danced on the façade of Union Station,” said Maureen Heffernan, CEO of Myriad Gardens Foundation and Scissortail Park Foundation. “Or seeing a group of roller skaters skating by and stopping to skate to the ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’ playing at Union Station Illumination. The light and music show created by our staff and Toucan Productions will again transform historic Union Station into a living canvas of color and festive excitement for all to enjoy. Our music selection includes songs and instrumental music of different genres – from blues to classical and from rap to church choirs as well as folk, Latin, rock, country and more. We want guests to discover and enjoy a more eclectic musical selection than just the same holiday songs overplayed during the holiday season.”

    A new addition this year is the Silver Flyer, a free golf cart tour for visitors with limited mobility. Guests may schedule this service in advance at scissortailpark.org/silverflyer.

    Along with holiday light displays, the Park is hosting a variety of activities including:

    Union Station Illumination Lighting Ceremony
    Friday, November 26, 5-8pm
    Union Station
    Help us kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Union Station.
    5-8pm Hot cocoa, s’mores and other holiday treats available from The Perch
    5:30-7:30pm Holiday craft station
    6pm Boulevard Brass Quartet
    6:30pm Union Station Illumination “Flip the Switch”
    Park visitors will be able to enjoy Union Station Illumination each night from 6 – 11pm through Thursday, January 6, 2022.


    ‘Tis the Season Holiday Concert
    Saturday, November 27, 6:30-8:30pm
    Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn
    Enjoy a free holiday concert featuring local Oklahoma City choirs and a special reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
    Musical guests include Eric Himan and the Christmas Jewels, Canterbury Youth Voices conducted by Susan Pendergraft, OK City Chorus, Canterbury Chamber Voices conducted by Dr. Randi Von Ellefson, and Montrae Tisdale and the Friends Chorale.


    Chabad Community Center Presents Scissortail Lights
    Community Chanukah Celebration
    Sunday, November 28, 5pm
    Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn
    Come out to celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a giant menorah lighting, entertainment, traditional foods, special treats for kids, Dreidel Man appearance, and a special performance by Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road.


    Scissortail Park Membership Gift with Purchase
    Monday, November 22 – Monday, November 29
    scissortailpark.org/become-a-member
    Purchase a Scissortail Park membership for yourself or as a gift from November 22 – 29 to receive a free Scissortail Park waterproof picnic blanket.
    (Offer valid while supplies last.)


    ‘Tis the Season Market
    Saturday, December 4, 11am – 5pm
    Sunday, December 5, 10am – 4pm
    Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn
    Support local Oklahoma artisans and makers with our outdoor, holiday gift market.


    Santa Visits
    Saturday, December 4, 12-4pm
    Sunday, December 5, 12-4pm
    Saturday, December 11 & 18, 12-4pm
    North Lens Garden by SPARK Restaurant
    Families and pets are welcome to visit Santa and take your own photos. Free and open for all to enjoy.


    Silver Flyer Holiday Lights Tour
    Friday, November 26 – Thursday, January 6, 2022
    Schedule online. Check in at Union Station
    Guests who have limited mobility are invited to book a free, 20-minute golf cart tour around the Park to enjoy the beautiful holiday lights. Silver Flyer holiday hours are 5:30-9pm Thursdays through Sundays. To make a reservation, visit scissortailpark.org/silverflyer or call 405.493.8301.
    (Not available Christmas Day. Subject to change. Weather permitting.)


    The Perch at Scissortail Boathouse
    Winter Holiday Hours
    Friday, November 12 – Sunday, January 2
    Fridays from 5-8pm
    Saturdays from 11am-8pm
    Sundays from 11am-8pm
    The Perch holiday menu will feature hot cocoa, s’mores and other holiday treats.


    EMBARK Ride Free Weekends
    Fridays – Sundays from November 19 – January 2
    The Oklahoma City Streetcar will be free to ride all day Fridays through Sundays during the holiday season. Park anywhere downtown and hop on the streetcar to visit Scissortail Park. The stop is located directly across the street from the Park at Oklahoma City Boulevard and Thunder Drive. Plan a trip at okcstreetcar.com.


    For more information about additional holiday activities, please visit ScissortailPark.org/Calendar.








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  21. #3321

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    Thoae light poles in the last picture seem to be a lower quality than the ones used atvthe upper park. Was this light fixture the original design?

  22. #3322

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    Lots of activity going on on the north park will the South Park believe the same

  23. #3323

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canoe View Post
    Thoae light poles in the last picture seem to be a lower quality than the ones used atvthe upper park. Was this light fixture the original design?
    The lights along the wide promenade will be the same that are in the upper park.

    I'm sure the design and fixtures are going to be just about the same.

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    What's on the sign on the top of the south hill?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anonymous. View Post
    What's on the sign on the top of the south hill?
    It's for the construction company.

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