Chesapeake Boathouse

The Chesapeake Boathouse, an Oklahoma CentennialBoathouse features translucent polycarbonate walls
Project, is one of the chief recreational destinations inthat make up the rowing shell, and these combined
Oklahoma City, a result of the recent attention givenwith sixteen columns of light give the impression of a
to, and investment made in, the area of Oklahomasailboat with oars floating on the river.
River south of Bricktown. Its unbelievableThis $3.5 million dollar design and construction is a
architecture, courtesy Rand Elliott, instantly drawsmarvel not only on the outside. Inside, the
attention while the innumerable recreational featuresChesapeake Boathouse contains a deck, lobby, and
offered by the Chesapeake Boathouse won'tevent room that can be used for meetings and
disappoint its members. The events held here andreception, boat bays that can accommodate up to
the recreational activities offered have already drawn124 rowing shells, another event room that features
attention from all parts of the United States.a massive 62-foot window that offers a great view
Funded by Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy,of the boat bays, a fitness room comprehensively
the Boathouse is a major landmark and the firstequipped with a variety of equipment, and - the
building to be constructed on the banks of themost spectacular - a 24-foot glass wall that offers
recently developed Oklahoma River that flowsunrivalled views of the deck, the Oklahoma river and
through downtown Oklahoma City. It isn't merely athe reflecting pool.
structure, but an art form that transcends geometricTours of the boathouse are offered for visitors from
definitions. The design is basically that of a rowingthe city and outside. Visitors from outside Oklahoma
shell. The brilliance of the concept, however, can beCity can count on shuttle services from the OKC
appreciated much better at night. The Chesapeakehotels to take them to the Chesapeake Boathouse.