Myriad Gardens

[Urban Pioneer]

Fritter Girl, what's the story about the Koi? Noticed on News OK that somebody was dismayed the big fish aren't back. I liked them too but am assuming that the garden's staff is waiting for the pond ecosystem to stabilize.

Headed down to MG now. Laura is taking her second grade class down there for the day.

[FritterGirl]

Fritter Girl, what's the story about the Koi? Noticed on News OK that somebody was dismayed the big fish aren't back. I liked them too but am assuming that the garden's staff is waiting for the pond ecosystem to stabilize.

Headed down to MG now. Laura is taking her second grade class down there for the day.

What a great day for them to explore! Hope the weather doesn't turn too cold for them.

As for the Koi, you've got it exactly right. They are still waiting to get the all-clear from the City's fisheries biologist before putting the koi back in. A lot depends on weather and making sure the ground water is suffice to keep the lake filled.

As soon as the water is biologically stable and they they get the go-ahead, they'll add the fish back in.

I keep hearing "in just a few weeks," so barring any other weather incidents or strange circumstances, it should be soon.

[Pete]

I moved all the Thunder / poodle posts to the Poodles thread.

Please stay on subject... Thanks!

[Urbanized]

Even more on the water/Koi thing that I found interesting is that the naturally-occurring water that comes from the water table is what they are looking for. The lake in MBG is typically at the natural water table elevation for that area of downtown. Remember how they had to continuously pump water out of the hole they dug for the Devon Tower foundation, and at one point they had a big wet hole in otherwise relatively dry conditions? It is because they hit the natural water table.

That naturally-occurring ground water is optimal for the Koi. Unfortunately the super-dry conditions over the past year+ have caused the ground water to recede, and they have had to keep the MBG lake full with essentially tap water. That's the same way the fill they Bricktown Canal after cleanings, BTW. The downside is that tap water is chlorinated and has other elements in it that are bad for the fish, so they have to wait until the water table has returned to a normal state and the water in the lake is mostly free of those undesirable elements before re-introducing the Koi.

[Dustin]

Myriad Gardens by Raonel, on Flickr

[Thunder]

That is awesome! Every time I try to go out there to do some night pictures of the lights, they always turn them off. I need to speak to someone about this...about leaving them on.

[FritterGirl]

Thunder, they are on nightly until 11, when the outdoor grounds close. What time are you going out?

[Thunder]

Thunder, they are on nightly until 11, when the outdoor grounds close. What time are you going out?

One time it was around 10, the other times was much later. I think they should leave the lights on all night or else OKC will continue with the reputation of being dead asleep during the night. People say we need more nighttime life going on downtown. Also, people can see it from I-40, so I think its best to leave them on. I'll try to get some pictures next time, but I'm discouraged from posting more pictures on here, because the latest pictures I posted were deleted. I do claim ownership of my pictures.

[Doug Loudenback]

The city's photos on October 15 are gorgeous, far too many to post here. There may be a better link (couldn't find one), but the October 15 photos seem to start here for a slideshow view ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/5040851...ith/6255117095 ... after clicking the link, you can then scroll through the images.

In addition to the many images posted so far, I thought that the following were also particularly nice ... and I apologize if I've duplicated posts of images already posted here ...

















What has been posted here so far is just the tip of the iceberg. This is just simply marvelous and wonderful, all the way around. "Superior" is simply not a sufficient adjective to describe the job well done, Frittergirl. Dean A. McGee is doubtless watching, smiling ear to ear, and he must be very very pleased and proud that you and your associates have made his vision come true.

[king183]

The city's photos on October 15 are gorgeous, far too many to post here. There may be a better link (couldn't find one), but the October 15 photos seem to start here for a slideshow view ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/5040851...ith/6255117095 ... after clicking the link, you can then scroll through the images.

In addition to the many images posted so far, I thought that the following were also particularly nice ... and I apologize if I've duplicated posts of images already posted here ...

What has been posted here so far is just the tip of the iceberg. This is just simply marvelous and wonderful, all the way around. "Superior" is simply not a sufficient adjective to describe the job well done, Frittergirl. Dean A. McGee is doubtless watching, smiling ear to ear, and he must be very very pleased and proud that you and your associates have made his vision come true.

Imagine if the MAPS 3 Park was moved north a block so that it connected to the Myriad Gardens and a large portion of it was developed with this type of urban wilderness. I think it would be one of the premier parks in the entire country.

[Jchaser405]

Thanks all for the pics, they are amazing!

[FritterGirl]

What has been posted here so far is just the tip of the iceberg. This is just simply marvelous and wonderful, all the way around. "Superior" is simply not a sufficient adjective to describe the job well done, Frittergirl. Dean A. McGee is doubtless watching, smiling ear to ear, and he must be very very pleased and proud that you and your associates have made his vision come true.

Your accolades are most-humbly received. I assure you my contribution to this project is but a mere speck in the grand scheme of things. I, too, join in the pride of all of our citizens in seeing this come to fruition, and am very excited in the thought that there are many more wonderful things to come as the gardens continue to flourish and grow.

[betts]

Imagine if the MAPS 3 Park was moved north a block so that it connected to the Myriad Gardens and a large portion of it was developed with this type of urban wilderness. I think it would be one of the premier parks in the entire country.

What I don't understand is why this is not obvious to everyone.

[CaptDave]

What I don't understand is why this is not obvious to everyone.

[Thunder]

Here is a bunch of pictures. These are so out of order (blame Photobucket). I checked them all in order when uploading from my phone (Android) to Photobucket via the Photobucket app. Most of the pictures have two copies. I think 2 or 3 was taken with regular camera. The rest of them was taken with the Camera360 app (available only on Android, because Android is the leading brand for cellular smartphones). Within the app, I used the Night effect and in the settings, I also have it set to save original pictures. So, when I click, it takes two quick pictures, one regular without flash, then flash with auto light/bright enhancement. You should be able to tell them apart. I claim full ownership of these pictures, but anyone can share around and even use on a postcard.

[Thunder]

There are a lot of people! I was expecting to find a parking in front on Reno, but all of them were full. I found one on the east side. I'm sure there was no event going on in the Ford Center. There was a lot of people walking around the gardens and kids playing. I have also noticed the seriously increased presence of security (most of them prefer using the mini cars). So, despite the rumor/gossip, people are attending and using the whole place.

[Pete]

Great pics Thunder! Love see all the light, people and life in the park.

I love the way the arena looks with the lighting along the top. Does this change color or have any movement?

[Doug Loudenback]

Well done, Thunder!

[Thunder]

It stayed blue. I'm sure they installed lighting with new technology capable of changing colors or action style. Someone will have to answer that. I think its nice for it to stay blue. Its real pretty.

Next time I'm out there for night pictures will be during the Christmas light.

[peanutgallery]

I drove by a week ago early in the morning (dark) and the top of the arena was all GREEN....i was surprised how well it looked in green because I don't even like green. I mostly see it in BLUE all other times. Thats all I know.......tremendous improvement over the old arena!

[Larry OKC]

Thanks for sharing your pics Doug & Thunder

[Doug Loudenback]

Larry, I didn't post any pics. Thanks, just the same.

[Larry OKC]

Doug, didn't mean your (meaning that you took the pics) but the pics you posted/shared in #735 near the top of this page. I appreciate you posting them as other sites sometimes work and sometimes don't for me.

The your was really meant for Thunder (since he took his)...sorry if that wasn't clear

[ljbab728]

Does anyone know if the Children's Fountain acts totally on it's own in a programmed manner or if it's in anyway interactive?

[Doug Loudenback]

Doug, didn't mean your (meaning that you took the pics) but the pics you posted/shared in #735 near the top of this page. I appreciate you posting them as other sites sometimes work and sometimes don't for me.

The your was really meant for Thunder (since he took his)...sorry if that wasn't clear

Understood, and you're welcome.