The Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation is a community foundation chartered to oversee the management and operation of the Chesapeake Boathouse. Our mission is to operate the Chesapeake Boathouse in such a way as to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Oklahoma City, attract community involvement in the boathouse, and promote the use and development of the Oklahoma River – all while lessening the burden on city government to provide public amenities. The Foundation's efforts include…
  • Encouraging public participation in community events along the Oklahoma River
  • Conducting local, regional and national rowing events
  • Ensuring public access to the river and docks
  • Providing rowing shell storage for nonprofit rowing clubs and universities
  • Offering the community a public meeting space
  • Creating community education programs, including programs for at-risk youth
  • Providing the community with instruction and information on rowing

Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation officers include Aubrey McClendon, president; Clayton I. Bennett, secretary; and Michael Knopp, executive director. Board members include Ray Ackerman, Denise Bode, Martha A. Burger, William Canfield, Joe Clytus, Peter B. Delaney, Patrick J. Downes, Rhonda Hooper, Dave Lopez, Tom McDaniel, Lee Allan Smith, John Michael Williams, Roger Webb and Roy Williams.

We are excited about the myriad possibilities the Chesapeake Boathouse brings to the Oklahoma River, and invite you to join our efforts. Get involved and see what a difference you can make in our community!

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