RIVERSPORT Foundation

A U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, we are training the next generation of Olympic Hopefuls in both rowing and canoe/kayak. Oklahoma River festivals and races depend on hundreds of volunteers each year. Our volunteer program is an amazing opportunity to learn about rowing and paddle sports while working alongside world-class athletes and organizers. We’re also looking for volunteers to help with river clean ups as part of RIVERSPORT’s River Protectors initiative. We believe in restoring hope and nurturing resiliency, and that being outdoors is one of the best ways to do it. Engaging in outdoor recreation removes us from the stresses of everyday life. Challenging our bodies and breathing in fresh air connects us to the present moment. Having pure and simple fun restores family bonds. At its deepest level, outdoor play can heal emotional wounds. We believe in the power of play. The power of the outdoors. And the power that comes from community and shared experiences.

The foundation supports the facilities and programs along the Oklahoma River to improve the quality of life for citizens through sports and fitness activities including rowing, kayaking, running and cycling. We inspire excellence, enhance communities, and change lives through Olympic sports and outdoor urban adventures. We’re providing free youth outreach programs to thousands each year, support the visually impaired and military veterans in their quest to get on the water, and are receiving national recognition from the Outdoor Foundation for our efforts to build an outdoor culture in our city.