Oklahoma River

The Oklahoma River is actually a seven-mile stretch of the North Canadian River that flows through OKC. Water adventurers have everything they could possibly desire in the Oklahoma River. With a series of locks that have resulted in the formation of many small lakes, the Oklahoma City University, the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation and the Chesapeake Boat House host rowing, kayaking, and canoeing regattas, with even sanctioned night sprints being conducted under lights. 2.5 mile head races, 2000 meter sprints, and 500 meter sprints are all part of the regatta.

The hub of activity that the Oklahoma River now is can be attributed to the MAPS-initiated renovation program that began in 1993 and was completed in 2004. This River has since gained World Wide Recognition as one of the top venues for popular sports such as rowing, kayaking and dragon boat racing. It was recently named as the U.S. Olympic Rowing Team Training Center. Four Universities have agreed to set up new training centers with a budget exceeding $30 million dollars. While rowing sculls, canoes and kayaks have the river all to themselves, motorized boats can also ply at strictly regulated speeds.

If you seek a gentle river cruise, you can travel in a 65-foot taxi boat from Regatta Park to the Meridian Landing. The passenger cruises are organized by the Oklahoma River Cruises. You can board the taxi boat at either Regatta Park located close to the Chesapeake Boathouse, or at Meridian Landing. You can also drive to any of these boarding points as parking is available.

There is nothing like cruising gently through the gently flowing waters of the river. With water taxies at the Bricktown Canal and cruises through the Oklahoma River, Oklahoma City is fast becoming a destination for water-themed travel. With further developments likely to bear fruit, you can expect to have a great aquatic vacation in Oklahoma City. And whenever you do, hotels in Oklahoma City would complement the experience with great hospitality and service, while arranging shuttle tours to your favorite destinations.