It’s that time of year again, summer is coming to a close and the kids are preparing for the first day of schools. Please use caution while driving our streets, as children walk our roads to and from school each day.
Puntam City School Start Date
Boating in OKC
With temperatures soaring we are all looking for a little reprieve from the summer heat. OKC has several metro area waterways and we wanted to make sure you have the proper information to go out and enjoy them.
Permits are required for all watercraft and boating regulations must be followed to use these local waters. The permits are available in a daily or yearly option and are found on the OKC.gov site here.
What kind of crafts are allowed?
- Authorized motorboats, ski boats & fishing boats (including those with an electric motor)
- Personal watercraft such as Jet Ski
- Sailboats
- Kayaks, canoes & paddle boats
Oklahoma boat registration is also required for all watercraft, except for kayaks, canoes and paddle boats. USCG-approved safety equipment (including life-preservers) must be in use at all times while boating.
Permit stickers should be adhered to each side of the boat near the stern. Boat owners should also carry a copy of their paper permit on their person when in the water.
Where can I boat in OKC area?
Local Reservoir
- All watercraft are permitted, except for engine-propelled personal watercraft under 12′
- Wakes allowed in open areas only, and not within 150′ of other watercraft, 150′ from any boat ramps or docks, or 100′ from shorelines
- No swimming or water skiing allowed
- Boat ramps are located at the City Boat Harbor and the Lake Patrol Station near the southwest side of the lake
- All watercraft permitted, including personal watercraft (jet skis)
- No swimming or water skiing allowed
- Boat ramps are located on the east side of the lake behind the boat house and on the south end of the lake by the dam
- All watercraft permitted, including personal watercraft (jet skis)
- Water skiing is allowed except in lake coves
- Skiers are allowed in water only to get ready to ski or immediately after they finish
- Boat ramps are located at the Lake Draper Marina near SE and 104th and Lake Stanley Draper Drive
Oklahoma River
Oklahoma River, between I-35 and Portland Ave south of I-40 in downtown Oklahoma City
- All watercraft permitted, including personal watercraft (jet skis)
- The Oklahoma River is a no-wake zone
- Watercraft must stay at least 100 feet away from dams and locks
- Boat ramps located near the Lincoln Avenue Bridge, on the Exchange Avenue Bridge and at SW 15 and Portland.
- Fishing floats are authorized for use (must be USCG certified) in the wetland ponds. Floats may be used only during daylight hours, and only in coves, necks, and areas within 100 feet of the shoreline.
Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge
Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge, located at NW 51 and Stinchcomb
- No wake zone
- No boat ramps inside gated area
- No unauthorized vehicles inside gated area
- Water access to refuge only from Lake Overholser
Support your community and grab a bite to eat
School Supply Drive
Our local YMCA is hosting a back to school event and is still in need of supplies. If you or someone you know is interested in donating supplies or funding to help the less fortunate in our community please reach out to the Rockwell Plaza YMCA.
Garage Sale Fundraiser
Our Garage Sale had a great turn out!
We would like to say thank you to all those people who donated to our sale and a special thanks to those who worked in some really warm weather. With $1144 on the first day and nearly $700 on the second we are happy to have received such an outpouring of donations from our neighborhood.
This funding is a step towards more improvements at the entrances and we will continue to work towards the beautification of all 3 signs with our Dream Big Plan.
Garage Sale!!
We are out on the corner of 79th and Harvest Hills Rd today!
Come by and see what all we have collected for this fundraiser. Wedding stuff, kitchen wear, books etc…
Neighbors Night Out: Sept 12
Hosted by Neighborhood Alliance, Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma City Fire Department, and Waste Management.
Join us in this event promoting community engagement and fun for the whole family!!!
Neighborhood Garage Sale July 14th-16th
Harvest Hills South Neighborhood garage sale is happening soon Join us by hosting your own garage sale or donate items to the neighborhood fundraiser garage sale.
Hosting your own Garage Sale
- In OKC households can have two garage sales a year with proper permits.
- A single permit is good for three consecutive days to be held 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the address listed on the permit.
- Get a permit for $7 in person at 420 W Main St., 8th floor or By Mail at address listed on the application For Application Click Here
- Or call the License Division at (405) 297-2606 for a “paperless permit.” Instead of a paper form, you get a permit number over the phone to post at your sale. If your City utility account is in good standing, we can add the charge to your next bill.
- Send HHS your address so we can broadcast that out for you – harvesthillssouth@gmail.com
Harvest Hills South Fundraiser
Dream Big Project fundraisers like this one help make improvements in our community like the upgrades happening at all of our entrances. The McKee entrance is the last one to be getting lighting!
We need volunteers to help both before the event as well as day of so please let us know if you are available for
- Collecting Donated Items
- Pricing Items
- Working the Garage Sale
Happy 4th of July!
Cycling in OKC
Bikes should be treated like a vehicle when they are on the road. Unless otherwise stated, bicyclists are required to follow the same rules drivers are required to follow. Outside of high pedestrian traffic areas such as downtowns and business districts, bikes are generally allowed on sidewalks. For safety tips Click HERE
Cycling Code
1. Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of this State and the traffic provisions of this Code applicable to the driver of a vehicle.
2. Cyclists must ride in the same direction as traffic.
3. Cyclists must ride as close to the right-hand side of the roadway as is safely possible. An exception is when using a road designated and marked as a bicycle route, where cyclists can use the entire right-most lane.
4. Cyclists can pass other cyclists and vehicles traveling in the same direction when safe to do so.
5. Cyclists can’t ride on sidewalks within business districts.
The Laws
- Bicyclists are subject to all the same traffic laws as cars, unless otherwise noted.
- According to State law, bicyclists may proceed through red lights, but they must stop first and make sure there’s no oncoming traffic.
- Bicyclists have to ride in the same direction as traffic, on the right side of the road, and obey all traffic signals. Some exceptions include roads designated as bicycle routes. Finally, do not ride bikes on sidewalks within business districts.
Harvest Hills South Neighborhood Association 