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Scissortail Park in Oklahoma City is a 77 acre public park and green space located at the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. It serves as a community gathering place for all ages, offering an array of recreational opportunities, public events, and educational activities. The park was opened in 2020 after several years of planning and development by the Myriad Botanical Gardens Foundation.

The park features a two-acre lake with a children’s play area, boat rentals, and fishing. There is also an amphitheater that hosts performances from local artists. An interactive fountain and splash pad are favorites among kids during the hot summer months. Other attractions include walking paths, meadows, picnic areas, a grand lawn for gatherings, an off-leash dog park, gardens and sculptures to explore.

The centerpiece of the park is the Skydance Bridge—a 600-foot-long pedestrian bridge that spans Interstate 40 overpasses Robinson Avenue between Oklahoma City’s Adventure District and Downtown Core neighborhoods. This sky-high bridge offers breathtaking views of the city skyline from its observation deck as well as stunning light displays at night.

Scissortail Park not only provides recreational space for people to enjoy but also works to protect the environment through its sustainability initiatives. The park conserves energy by using LED lighting with automatic dimmers for nights and weekends; rainwater collected from roofs on the grounds is used to irrigate plants; bioswales create natural filtration systems to reduce stormwater runoff into nearby creeks; native plants are used to minimize water consumption; upcycled materials were utilized in construction projects; green roofs reduce urban heat island effects; composting bins are available throughout the park; solar power provides electricity for some lighting installations; electric charging stations support alternative transportation solutions such as electric scooters or bikes; finally bees have been introduced into large flower beds providing pollination services in addition to honey production!

These initiatives combined make Scissortail Park not just a beautiful place to relax and appreciate nature but also an example of how cities can become more sustainable without sacrificing quality of life or economic development opportunities!