BIG NEWS! 🏆 Gathering Place is officially USA TODAY's Best City Park for 2024! After being chosen by an expert panel and USA TODAY 10Best editors, Gathering Place was featured in a readers’ choice contest along with 19 other city parks across the United States before being voted #1 by the public. This USA TODAY reader’s choice recognition marks the third win for Gathering Place in five years, following its prior recognition as USA TODAY’s Best New Attraction in 2019 and Best City Park in 2021. The Gathering Place team is so grateful for the incredible support we have received from the Tulsa community, and we are blown away by how Tulsans rallied around the vote to boost the park to the number one spot. Thank you for making Gathering Place America’s Best City Park this year! 💚🌳 Learn more about the award: https://lnkd.in/g6mPbNrw
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A project of George Kaiser Family Foundation, A Gathering Place for Tulsa will transform nearly 100 acres of Tulsa’s waterfront along the Arkansas River into a dynamic and active space. A Gathering Place for Tulsa will blend nature with an urban setting providing Tulsans and visitors more space to play, relax and gather together along the river. The park, centrally located, will include features such as a lodge, boathouse, nature walks, two land bridges connecting the two sides of river parks, sporting areas and a pond.
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- 11-50 employees
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- Tulsa , OK
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3048 S Boston Pl
Tulsa , OK 74114, US
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Last month, Gathering Place took part in Ready. Set. Summer!–an initiative that provides exciting summer programs for Tulsa Public Schools students! A big shoutout to our amazing education team who engages with Tulsa students both at the park and beyond.👩🏫🍎✏️
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Congratulations to Juan José Miret Carrasquero on being appointed as the next President of San Miguel School of Tulsa! 🎉 Juan is a longtime supporter of Gathering Place, and is even known as "Mr. 100 Days" around the park as he visited Gathering Place every day for the first 100 days of opening. Please help us congratulate Juan on his exciting new role!
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“I am happy to share that the Board of Directors has appointed Juan José Miret as the next President of San Miguel,” said Dr. Curt Adams, Chairman of the Board of Directors and founder of the school. Roger Carter is retiring after 46 years in education. “We are forever grateful to Roger,” said Adams. “Juan is ready for this opportunity. He is the right person to lead the school toward future dreams and possibilities.” “It is an extraordinary honor to serve in this new position. It’s a dream come true,” Miret said. “Being part of San Miguel brings great joy. We are witnessing the growth and personal formation of our students as they grow to become leaders and ambassadors of hope who want to bring change to the world. I am convinced that our school is the epicenter of hope.” Adams shared that Caroline Devonshire is our new Director of Advancement, and Susan Rackley will continue as our Principal. “Young people need good teachers, like visible angels.” - St John Baptist De La Salle **** “Estoy feliz de compartir que la Junta Directiva ha designado a Juan José Miret como el próximo Presidente de San Miguel”, dijo el Dr. Curt Adams, Presidente de la Junta Directiva y fundador de la escuela. Roger Carter se jubila después de 46 años en la educación. “Estamos eternamente agradecidos con Roger”, dijo Adams. “Juan está listo para ésta oportunidad. Es la persona indicada para liderar la escuela hacia futuros sueños y posibilidades”. “Es un honor extraordinario servir en ésta capacidad. Es un sueño hecho realidad”, dijo. “Ser parte de San Miguel trae gran alegría. Estamos presenciando el crecimiento y la formación personal de nuestros estudiantes a medida que avanzan para convertirse en líderes y embajadores de esperanza que quieren traer cambios al mundo. Estoy convencido de que nuestra escuela es el epicentro de la esperanza”. Adams dijo que Caroline Devonshire es la nueva Directora de Desarrollo, y Susan Rackley se mantiene como nuestra Directora. "Los jóvenes necesitan buenos maestros, como ángeles visibles". - San Juan Bautista De La Salle
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SAVE THE DATE & CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW! 🎉🗓️ To wrap up the summer-long Global Gatherings weekly event series, Gathering Place is hosting a large cultural festival on Saturday, August 10 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The QuikTrip Great Lawn and ONEOK Boathouse will transform into a festival environment highlighting the various world regions and cultures present in Tulsa. This festival will feature local and international entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, hands-on activities, traditional demonstrations, games, and more from around the world! 🎟️ To claim your FREE Global Gatherings World Festival ticket, please visit https://buff.ly/45WKZWe Stay tuned for more information and a very special announcement about the festival headliner! 🌍 Global Gatherings World Festival 🗓️ Saturday, August 10 ⏰ 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 📍 Gathering Place's QuikTrip Great Lawn and ONEOK Boathouse
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We're honored that Gathering Place has been named the Best Amusement/Water Park, Local Icon/Landmark, and Local Park in Oklahoma Magazine's 25th annual Best of the Best readers' choice awards! 🌳🏅 Plus, a big shoutout to our sister park, Guthrie Green, for also being named Best Local Park alongside Gathering Place! 🔗 See the full Best of the Best list at https://lnkd.in/gBgimBS8
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BIG NEWS! 🎉 Gathering Place is among one of 100 travel destinations featured in National Geographic's newest book, "Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations," written by award-winning travel writer Andrew Nelson. The book aims to inspire travelers to explore unique and affordable alternatives to traditional vacation spots around the world. In "Here Not There," Gathering Place is highlighted as a unique urban green space, serving as an alternative to Central Park in New York City. Nelson praises Gathering Place’s innovative design, high-production programming, public art installations, lavish landscaping, and unique location near Route 66. Alongside Gathering Place, author Andrew Nelson provides readers with other recommendations of where to visit in Tulsa, including Guthrie Green, Woody Guthrie Center, Bob Dylan Center, The Church Studio , Tours of Tulsa, Tulsa Club Hotel | Curio Collection by Hilton, Mother Road Market, Greenwood Rising, and John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park. You can find a copy of the book at your favorite bookstore, including Magic City Books! On July 4, author Andrew Nelson visited Good Morning America to break down 5 unexpected travel destinations, including Tulsa! Nelson says Gathering Place is "a blueprint for what a 21st century public space could be." 🎥 WATCH: https://buff.ly/45Z8aiU
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Route 66 is gearing up to celebrate its centennial in 2026, and there are a lot of exciting initiatives happening around the city, state, and country! 1️⃣ Welcome to Tulsa, Stella Atom! Last Friday, Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66 welcomed the Cosmic Cowgirl to the Route 66 storefront. 2️⃣ Tulsa officially claims the title of the Capital of Route 66! This week, Tulsa secured a copyright on the term, signifying the city's importance to the Mother Road. 3️⃣ University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication students and faculty are traveling from Norman, Oklahoma to Santa Monica, California via Route 66 to capture the essence of the iconic Mother Road. Along the way, the group is meeting with OU alumni to uncover amazing stories. The journey supports the Gaylord Route 66 Student Experience Fund, which helps students work on the Route 66 centennial campaign and covers associated costs. Learn more about the project at https://lnkd.in/gMs3jUM4.
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ARTIST CHAT WITH YATIKA FIELDS! 🎥✨ Watch along as artist Yatika Fields talks about his mural at Gathering Place, "Planetary Care: Tribute for Animals & Cultures." This mural takes viewers on an artistic journey through the diverse ecosystems around the globe, including the creatures that inhabit them. Each week against the vibrancy of this beautiful mural, we celebrate the cultures of the world. Join us this morning from 10 a.m. to noon in ONEOK Boathouse to see the mural for yourself and celebrate the cultures of Native America! 🔗 Learn more about the mural: https://lnkd.in/gZQcDWE5
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Visit The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art and enter the world of American masculinity and pop culture through the lens of the iconic Ken doll and his companions in "Beyond the Mold: Unpacking Ken Doll's Evolution." This captivating museum exhibit traces Ken's transformation from his debut in 1961to the present day, showcasing vintage Ken, Brad, Allan, and other male dolls in Mattel's Barbie universe. The exhibit is on display now through November 3. 🔗 Learn more about the exhibit at https://lnkd.in/gaxXYpNH
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We had an incredible time at the 2024 Basketball Showcase powered by the The Wayman Tisdale Foundation on Saturday, June 15! 🏀✨Young basketball players from all over Tulsa huddled up at Gathering Place to sharpen their skills, learn from the best, and compete in exciting challenges. A huge thanks to Coach Rod Thompson and all the other amazing coaches who inspired and elevated everyone's game. Check out some of our favorite photos from the event 📸👇
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