All park activities, including water-oriented recreation, are “at your own risk;” there are no water safety patrols.
FISHING
Zink Dam is a popular fishing spot for catfish and striped bass. Fishing is permitted in most areas of the park unless otherwise indicated. Wading in the river channel is allowed, but waders should be cautious of rising waters from the dam. Water flow from Keystone Dam passes through Zink Dam. Fishing from or being on the dam structure is prohibited. An Oklahoma fishing license is required, and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation enforces fishing regulations. For more information, visit www.wildlifedepartment.com.
KAYAKING
Once known for its whitewater, the Tulsa Wave on the west bank of the river south of Zink Dam has been largely quieted due to scouring in the river channel caused by extended high water flows a few years ago. Efforts to restore the naturally occurring features that created the whitewater have been unsuccessful. However, Tulsa Wave Park a whitewater flume is opening on Labor Day weekend as part of the Zink Dam renovation. The Tulsa Wave Park is now located on the east side of the river, with entrance gates situated below the Williams Crossing Bridge.
ROWING
Tulsa Youth Rowing Association is open to all athletes ages 13-18. We have a 7th and 8th grade program in addition to a competitive 8th through 12 grade program. The program aims to teach young rowers the fundamentals of the sport of rowing. The team trains from August to June competing in regattas locally, regionally, nationally and occasionally on the international level. For further information visit www.okrowing.org
The Tulsa Rowing Club is an entity of the Sooner Rowing Association (SRA), which was conceived by oilman and philanthropist, Dr. Charles Oliphant, as a vehicle to promote the benefits of exercise through rowing to Tulsans and Oklahomans. His wish was to make rowing available to participants of all means, especially youth. The Tulsa Rowing Club has done that— and then some. For further information visit www.tulsarowing.org.