Bricktown Canal

Bricktown Canal
Water taxi in the canal, 2016
Location within Bricktown with the canal route highlighted in red
Location within Oklahoma
LocationBricktown, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35°27′47″N 97°30′40″W / 35.4630904°N 97.511007817°W / 35.4630904; -97.511007817
Specifications
Length1 mile (1.6 km)
StatusOpen
History
Current ownerCity of Oklahoma City
Principal engineerJohnson & Associates; Clowers Engineering Co.
Date approved1993
Date of first useJuly 2, 1999 (1999-07-02)
Date extended2004, 2013
Contractors
  • Oscar J. Boldt Construction Co.
  • Wynn Construction Co., Inc.
Geography
Beginning coordinates35°27′54″N 97°30′44″W / 35.464955°N 97.512109°W / 35.464955; -97.512109
Ending coordinates35°27′37″N 97°30′20″W / 35.460185°N 97.505681°W / 35.460185; -97.505681
Connects toOklahoma River

The Bricktown Canal is a canal in Bricktown, Oklahoma City, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The waterway opened in 1999 and has become a popular tourist destination featuring many attractions. Downtown OKC Partnership and the Bricktown Association held a 20th anniversary celebration in 2019.