Scissortail Park

[Timshel]

Does anyone know off the top of their head what type of grass they planted for the great lawn? During pride, I was impressed with how well it seemed to be holding up to the traffic and the heat. Definitely did not look like your standard Bermuda though and I would assume there's not nearly enough shade for it to be fescue, unless it's some special variety.

[Pete]

^

Maybe ryegrass?

[jstanthrnme]

Does anyone know off the top of their head what type of grass they planted for the great lawn? During pride, I was impressed with how well it seemed to be holding up to the traffic and the heat. Definitely did not look like your standard Bermuda though and I would assume there's not nearly enough shade for it to be fescue, unless it's some special variety.

It's a Bermuda hybrid developed at OSU known as Patriot Bermuda

[Timshel]

Awesome - thanks! It didn't seem nearly dense enough to be any type of "standard" Bermuda, but after a few minutes of reading up on it, makes sense.

[Pete]

[Plutonic Panda]

I really like that pedestrian bridge less and less every time I see it. Last I went on it not long ago it still looked like it needed fixed in some areas.

[shawnw]

it gets graffitied on a lot and then there's all the locks people put on it. leaving the side-wood in place when the decking was repaired looks janky IMO. looks beautiful at night tho...

[Oski]

Should they incorporate the wooded corner parcel into the park as well? It will take years to grow those trees.

[Bullbear]

not to be a fun hater, but they really need to remove the locks on the bridge and keep removing them to discourage more. I love the idea but the weight it adds will eventually be an issue on those side panels. much the same way the Pont des Arts in Paris had issues. I'm die hard romantic and kind of love everything about it until i had read the story of Pont des arts.

[Anonymous.]

They do get cut down, how often - that I am not sure. But there used to be way more than there is now.

The issue could be remedied by simply replacing the current slatted mesh fencing with something that has larger openings and more material between each perforation. My guess is the cost of sending someone out with some bolt cutters and a bucket every month is cheaper than replacing fencing.

Can't get many cheap locks around this. Although, I will admit it will make the bridge much more claustrophobic feeling.

[David]

I wish they had replaced the wooden panels along the walkway walls when they replaced the walkway itself, it kind of still looks a bit trashy.

[runOKC]

Two acres next to the lower park is on the market.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3...ource=txtshare

[amaesquire]

Two acres next to the lower park is on the market.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3...ource=txtshare

Pricey!

[Plutonic Panda]

I wonder how much the square of shame will sell for. . .

[T. Jamison]

It's a little concerning that it is only listed on Zillow and not Loopnet or some other commercial real estate listing site. I know CoStar charges an arm and a leg, but the amount of marketing exposure this tract will get doesn't make me super confident in the list of potential buyers. At the same time, I wouldn't be surprised if Garrett & Co buys it up since they already own the park frontage (Manuel Perez Park) and other lots in the immediate area.

Also, depending on the actual size of the tract, $35-$40 per square foot isn't terribly pricy. People have paid more for less downtown.

[Canoe]

Is Garrett & Co Capable of developing it or do they just sit on the property and wait for someone else to pay them for for the property? As you said they own the land next door and so far they are not moving forward with development.

[Pete]

Is Garrett & Co Capable of developing it or do they just sit on the property and wait for someone else to pay them for for the property? As you said they own the land next door and so far they are not moving forward with development.

They are and always have been speculators.

[BoulderSooner]

They are and always have been speculators.

have also developed many things ..

[Canoe]

It's a little concerning that it is only listed on Zillow and not Loopnet or some other commercial real estate listing site. I know CoStar charges an arm and a leg, but the amount of marketing exposure this tract will get doesn't make me super confident in the list of potential buyers. At the same time, I wouldn't be surprised if Garrett & Co buys it up since they already own the park frontage (Manuel Perez Park) and other lots in the immediate area.

Also, depending on the actual size of the tract, $35-$40 per square foot isn't terribly pricy. People have paid more for less downtown.

I think it is listed through verbose which is mostly a residential brokerage. Before being on Zillow this was listed with a commerical agent. I remember seeing his wooden boards on the land.

[Canoe]

They are and always have been speculators.

Sad, many such cases.

[Pete]

This is a hi-res image: open in new tab to see detail.

[Bits_Of_Real_Panther]

Top left - what's that place with all the cars packed in?

[Urbanized]

Top left - what's that place with all the cars packed in?

http://pullapartokc.com/

[Canoe]

Apparently there was some contaminated soil discovered in Lower Scissortail. The soil has been documented and is being removed and replaced with fresh soil.

[Pete]