Jeff Elkins covers business, living and community stories for The Transcript. From June 2020 through July 2021, Lake Thunderbird issued 2,097 parking pass citations. Lake Thunderbird State Park had 1.26 million visitors in the period from January to September 2020, an increase of over 373,000 people visiting the park during the same period in 2019, according to data from Oklahoma State Parks. Future improvements include two large pavilions and a partially paved trail, he said.Īs indoor activities were limited due to the pandemic, Penner said visitor activity rose significantly. Lake Thunderbird State Park is known for its fishing opportunities and its special youth programs. Other capital improvements at Lake Thunderbird State Park include additional security lighting and eight new day shelters in the Breakwater Bay day use area, White said. "Some of that money was used to fix the approach at the Turkey Pass boat ramp, and we also used some to fix the Little Axe Boat ramp that had a hole in it," Penner said. Penner said fee revenue was recently invested in multiple boat ramps with structural damage. "I think they are still struggling to be able to fund everything they need to do, and with the fees they're definitely making some improvements out here," Moerschel said. Lake Thunderbird State Park in central Oklahoma is famous for its 8-mile-long bike and hiking routes. Phil Moerschel, sailing instructor with Thunderbird Sailing Club, said the park has been underfunded for years and is still struggling, but he has seen the funding put to use in new rest facilities. A haven for those who enjoy water based recreational activities, as well as a range of other outdoor pursuits, the park is the perfect spot to visit when you want a break from the fast pace of city life. "Lake Thunderbird has gotten better over the last couple of years, but it's going to take a little time to see the impact of these fees ," Haumpy said. Set within 1,874 spectacular acres, Lake Thunderbird State Park is one of Oklahoma’s premier state parks. He said paying a fee is not a concern provided park improvements continue, and he is able to see that progress. Kenny Haumpy frequently visits Lake Thunderbird State Park to fish. "It's mostly been received positively and going pretty well."ĭavid White, legislative liaison for Oklahoma's Tourism and Recreation Department, said participation in the program has been tremendous, as park goers want increased investment in their favorite destinations. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act."We haven't had much negative response about it," Penner said. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker. Operating in the state of New York as GR Affinity, LLC in lieu of the legal name Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC. You are not required to use Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC as a condition of purchase or sale of any real estate. Learn more!Ĭoldwell Banker Realty and Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC share common ownership and because of this relationship the brokerage may receive a financial or other benefit. Protect your home and budget with an American Home Shield® home warranty.
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