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City of Tulsa to Host a Demonstration of New Accessible Kayak Launch and Dock Tomorrow

10/8/2024

This article was archived on 10/10/2024

Installation of a new accessible dock, located on the East Bank of Zink Lake near 19th and Riverside Dr., is complete and ready for users of all mobility levels to enjoy. The City of Tulsa has partnered with the Dust Bowl Chapter of the Arkansas Canoe Club and the Broken Arrow Veteran Center to host a demonstration of the new dock and its features on Wed., October 9, at 6 p.m. Media and the public are invited to attend the demonstration.

Funded through Improve Our Tulsa, the new dock accommodates water access to individuals of all abilities and enhances inclusive water recreation on Zink Lake.

The adaptive kayak launch features:

A gangway that offers adaptive paddlers a way of moving to land from the launch areas that meets ADA slope requirements and features;
A parallel kayak chute large enough to accommodate kayaks with outriggers, a device that attaches to the side of a kayak to increase its stability and reduce the likelihood of tipping over;
An aluminum-welded floating dock offering sufficient space to maneuver a wheelchair and allow room for additional wheelchairs to be left on the deck;
A tiered boarding bench that allows the user to board from their wheelchair and includes a roll cage that surrounds the bench;
And more.

This project is made possible through coordination between the City of Tulsa and River Parks Authority.

City of Tulsa to Host a Demonstration of New Accessible Kayak Launch and Dock Tomorrow

10/8/2024

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