Guests who wish to bike to Gathering Place will find bike racks outside William Lodge.
Bike riding is only permitted on the Midland Valley and Riverside Trails
. For our guests’ convenience, we have a designated lot at the Skate Park where rideshare drivers can drop off and pick up their passengers.
Can you picnic at the Gathering Place?
All external events not reserved through our private events proposal, including birthday parties, are held on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to Picnic Grove, located south of the Chapman Adventure Playground.
Outside tables and tents are not allowed in Picnic Grove at any time
.
Can you ride scooters at the Gathering Place?
The lightweight mobility scooter rental is the best option if you plan to take it slow at the Gathering Place
enjoying everything Gathering Place has to offer at a slow pace. It comes apart into 3 pieces and can be transported in the trunk of most cars.
Do you have to pay for the Gathering Place Tulsa?
Funded by the AEP Foundation on behalf of Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) through the Explore & Imagine program, the exhibit is
free to the public
and will be on display from April 30-July 31, 2022, in ONEOK Boathouse.
Is alcohol allowed at the Gathering Place?
No alcoholic beverages
. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed.
Can Dogs Go to Gathering Place?
You can bring your dogs out and play as much as you can
.” On occasion, Gathering Place also will offer bring-your-pet-to-the-movies nights, according to a previous story.
Can you smoke at the Gathering Place?
The Park is a
smoke-free
environment.
Does Gathering Place have wheelchairs?
Gathering Place has accessible water fountains located throughout the Park.
All of our dining areas have wheelchair-accessible counters
and seating available.
Does the Gathering Place have food trucks?
Venture from truck to truck and taste unique cuisines locally prepared with international flare.
Bring your appetite to try some of the most popular and unique food trucks of all time, all in one location
. Roll into Gathering Place for one of the best food truck events in the country –Trucktoberfest!
Can you swim at the Gathering Place?
Will I be able to swim at Gathering Place? No; while young guests may enjoy playing in the sand at Willow Beach next to Peggy’s Pond, and older guests may rent watercraft to use on the pond,
swimming in Peggy’s Pond is not allowed
. If you need to cool off, however, a trip to Mist Mountain is a great way to do so!
Who financed the gathering place?
Gathering Place is funded by
a combination of more than 80 corporate and philanthropic organizations
. Construction began in September 2014 and Phase I (66.5 acres) opened in September 2018. Renowned landscape architect firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates designed the unique Park with input from the community.
Who owns the gathering place?
| Location Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | Owner Tulsa River Parks Authority | Operating season Year round | Area 66.5 acres (26.9 ha) | Website www.gatheringplace.org |
|---|
How much is the gathering place?
Residents of large coastal cities may be surprised to learn that the newest—and potentially one of the greatest—parks in America is in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Set to open on September 8, the
$465 million
Gathering Place is the largest public park ever built with private funds, created to revitalize a city.
Why is Oahu The Gathering Place?
Oʻahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands with a land area of 607 square miles. It is 44 miles long and 30 miles wide. Oʻahu’s nickname is the “Gathering Place.”
Its where the most people live and it has the most visitors of any island
.
