Riversport Adventures
4.4(1.5K)google
3.6(139)yelp
Water ActivityOutdoorKayaking
Overview
The Boathouse District is a row of boathouses and attractions along the Oklahoma River in Oklahoma City. The Boathouse District offers activities such as recreational and elite rowing and kayaking, fitness facilities, private event spaces and RIVERSPORT Adventures, an outdoor adventure park. The Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation, which manages the Boathouse District, has been named a U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site by the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Practical Info
Suggested Duration3-6 hours
Best TimeThe summer outdoor recreation season from May to September is unparalleled. Arrive before 10:00 AM on a sunny weekday; morning water levels are pristine, allowing you to secure immediate Olympic-class artificial whitewater rafting and massive sky-trail zip line slots before weekend lines deadlock.
Getting ThereSituated right in the Boathouse District along the river at 800 Riversport Dr. Driving is the only logistically sound method: take I-40 East to Exit 126A (Lincoln Blvd), head south across the river channel, and turn left following the parkway into the unified daily-flat-fee surface lots.
Travel Tips
- Located at 800 RIVERSPORT Dr, this extreme water park opens seasonally in May; every single participant for whitewater rafting or aerial zip-lines must complete a digital safety waiver online prior to arrival.
- Strict safety ordinances rule footwear: Crocs, flip-flops, and backless sandals are flatly banned across all adventure assets; you must wear secure closed-toe water shoes or laced athletic footwear.
- Whitewater rafting and the Surf OKC wave simulator operate strictly via pre-booked timed segments; the walk-up ticket windows do not retain day-of standby passes during high-occupancy weekends.
Reviews
Positive
- An Olympic-class artificial whitewater rafting stadium and towering sky trail zip lines downtown. Visual thrill is supreme—a paradise for adventurers.
- The steel structures and safety vests undergo rigorous daily maintenance checks. Project signs use reflective displays, and first-aid perks are pristine.
- A massive team of expert coaches and active lifeguards provide rigorous 20-min pre-rafting safety drills. Safety control is flawless.
- Buying an all-day pass grants unlimited access to rafting, zip lines, and surf simulators, offering superb value compared to premium adventure parks.
Heads up
- If you dislike strenuous workouts or fear heights/water, visual value is low; there are no cheap entry-only passes, feeling like a forced combo trap.
- The open concrete footprint and water basins generate intense heat reflection. Shaded canopies and benches are severely scarce under summer sun.
- The general open lot flat parking fee is quite expensive. In-house food counters have agonizingly long lines, and basic snacks cost a fortune.
- Because events involve high safety risks, staff perform double checkups on every harness and raft during peak hours, causing lines to shuffle slow.