If you haven't ventured out to see Tulsa's new Central park on 6th and Peoria,,,here are some quick pics I took today. Its a beautiful park and will only get better with time as the plants grow in and become established. This is the first of 3 similar parks that will go in the Pearl district all connected by canals. Oce they are all in and the neighborhoods and businesses are built up around them it will definitely be one of Tulsas nices areas.
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Good Pics...!
Glad to see they cleaned the trash up and have the fountains on....
One question...? Are ducks and other water birds allowed to live at a storm water retention pond.?
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Good Pics...!
Glad to see they cleaned the trash up and have the fountains on....
One question...? Are ducks and other water birds allowed to live at a storm water retention pond.?
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Absolutely not. They are promptly ticketed and receive a minimum 50$ fine for a first offense. Second offense or if they are found to have a previous criminal record they are then shipped back to their pond of origin. But lately since there have been so many violations and the park force has been stretched thin, there has been talk of a "guest waddler" program.
Artist, you always manage to beat me to it! I went there last week and took pics, too! Except mine were at dusk, so they're a bit different:
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You BOTH have a great eye for photography. DScott, I love the one that you took down in the grass, and TheArtist, with your permission, I'd like to use your third one down as my desktop background.
Lisa
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You BOTH have a great eye for photography. DScott, I love the one that you took down in the grass, and TheArtist, with your permission, I'd like to use your third one down as my desktop background.
Lisa
No problemo, I am flattered. Ther is a bit larger version on my flickr page if ya want. Plus I brightened it a bit in photoshop. I have the full 10 meg version if ya want but I am not a paying member on there so I cant post that large a file.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamtheartist/?saved=1
The pearl district should do a directory of businesses located in the pearl like sustainable Tulsa's local green directory.
I love the new park. Already been over there a couple of times and found a shady spot to eat some takeout for lunch.
The bones are definitely there, and when the trees, shrubs and lawn mature just a little, it'll really be something special.
Toward that point, I think ODOT could lend a hand to the effort by planting some trees in their right-of-way along the east side of the IDL to hide it a bit more and reduce some traffic noise. You'd still be able to see the skyline, but that would be the finishing touch.
Of course, the tree planting should wait until the new trail extension comes through their right-of-way. Obviously, it would make sense if a person could get on/off the trail at the park. That's going to be awesome -- jog or bike from Centennial Park past Tracy Park, through 18th & Boston and Maple Ridge all the way to the Pedestrian Bridge at the river on a dedicated trail!
It's nice to hear the things people are saying about the Park and the Pearl District. To the person who suggested a directory of Pearl businesses we have a few already (I'm the Secretary of the Pearl District Association) at our humble web site at www.tulsapearl.com. Christine, our President, has put the web site together in her 'spare' time over the last few months. We even have a blog, but I don't think anyone's posted anything there yet - not even me, I'm embarassed to say. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm at 'The BoatHouse' - as we in the 'hood call the Central Center in Central/Centennial Park. (Rather too many 'C's we think; and rather laborious to have to say over and over; and the pond is already being used by people with remote-control toy boats, so we think it highly appropriate.) On a more serious note the members of the 6th St Infill Task Force (which preceded the 'Pearl' name), who came up with the idea of the 3 lakes and canals instead of one large stormwater pond that would have displaced the entire park, drew the conclusion that excellent Design would add economic value in spurring economic revitalization in the neighborhood, and in creating a place that can be enjoyed by Downtowners and tourists as well as everyone in Tulsa. While I'm here may I recommend also a trip to the Pearl Farmers Market, each Thursday between 4pm and 8pm (although the farmers leave drift off early if they sell out). Last Thursday we had an excellent, all-woman blue-grass band playing too.
Will the Midland Valley Trail eventually connect to Central/Centennial Park?
I walked the whole park and never saw a single pearl. They must still be in the belly of the clams.
The Central Center sure is a nice place for events. I had the first fancy party there last year and am having a retreat there this week.
Good shots, TheArtist. I'll have to get out there and shoot some. I've driven by it on the highway a few times but never had a chance to go check it out. Looks like I need to make some time now. =]
I havent been there since it has been finished. Hope to stop by the farmers market this Friday.
I would like to note the largely publicly funded restoration of downtown is moving at a snails pace and stepping backwards from time to time, but the private (all be it smaller) Pearl Restoration has moved ahead in a matter of years to rejuvenate the area. Lets hope some business takes note and continues the trend (and/or the VFW spruces up its abode a bit).
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I would like to note the largely publicly funded restoration of downtown is moving at a snails pace and stepping backwards from time to time, but the private (all be it smaller) Pearl Restoration has moved ahead in a matter of years to rejuvenate the area. Lets hope some business takes note and continues the trend (and/or the VFW spruces up its abode a bit).
AHHHH it is good to hear people understand Republicanism. Private works, public usually not so much.
Nevermind that the publically funded works in Tulsa were championed by a Republican administration, Cubs.
Lets not forget that the park, Central Center and some other buildings are publicly funded,Family and Childrens services private/public, and the homes are private. What I like is that each is on the same page and working together to form a coherent whole. Each doing what they do best and doing it well.
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Lets not forget that the park, Central Center and some other buildings are publicly funded,Family and Childrens services private/public, and the homes are private. What I like is that each is on the same page and working together to form a coherent whole. Each doing what they do best and doing it well.
Now, Artist, be careful. If you go speaking the plain truth about how well the public and private sector can work together, then you won't fit into the narrowly-defined ideology of Cubs and the other right-wingers.
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Now, Artist, be careful. If you go speaking the plain truth about how well the public and private sector can work together, then you won't fit into the narrowly-defined ideology of Cubs and the other right-wingers.
Well said Average Joe. Politics aside, without adequate public/private cooperation, no urban revitalization efforts will come to fruition. Central Park is a good example: the publicly funded park and community center add value to the pearl district, and spur private economic investment in the area. Likewise, the potential of private investment spurs the public sector to put more effort and money into building the park and community center.