Featuring Class II-IV rafting, kayaking and canoeing, Riversport Rapids accommodates various skill levels, but children must be at least eight years of age to go white water rafting. Surfers of all abilities (42” and taller) can also catch a wave at Surf OKC . And visitors (ages eight and up) can try their skills on the ski simulator. Additionally, bike and running trails along the river are open and free to the public. The Boathouse District trails and river lead directly to the Lake Overholser Boathouse, with even more outdoor activities, like a climbing wall and easy access to Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge, as well as SUP and kayak rentals onsite. Sometimes just being close to nature is enough. Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge on the west side of the metro is adjacent to Lake Overholser and features a thousand acres of hiking, fishing, bird watching and exploring. Whitetail deer, beaver, egrets, cormorants and hundreds of species of migratory birds and waterfowl move through Stinchcomb regularly. Lake Hefner has its own boathouse as well, but the water is a little too choppy for SUPs. Kayaking is available, though, as are trails for biking, running, in-line skating or a casual walk
to take in a sunset. While you’re there, take a selfie at the Insta- worthy lighthouse on the east side of the lake (make sure to use #SeeOKC ). The lake features sailing and kitesurfing, as well as one of the state’s largest public golf courses. Speaking of golf, OKC boasts five public golf courses with varying degrees of difficulty. They are distributed throughout the city, so finding one near where you’re staying is easy. Lincoln Park has two courses that will challenge you, and Trosper Golf Club is notably the fastest playing course in OKC. If skateboarding or BMX is more your thing, the metro features three skate parks, including Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park , with an 11-foot half pipe, a 10-foot over-vert pocket, a street course and bowl course. Bring your own safety gear; it’s required. For the serious biker or runner, Oklahoma City has a network of 10 interconnected trails that lead to nearly every part of the city, a total of 80 miles of non-motorized trails. An interactive map is available at okc.gov to help you plan your outing.
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