The Skydance Bridge, also known as the Scissortail Bridge, is a prominent pedestrian bridge and public artwork in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Inspired by the scissor-tailed flycatcher, Oklahoma's state bird, the bridge features a distinctive double-winged design that evokes the image of the bird in flight.
The bridge spans 380 feet in length and stands 192 feet tall, crossing over Interstate 40 to connect the upper and lower sections of Scissortail Park. Its construction was part of the "Core to Shore" initiative, aimed at linking downtown Oklahoma City to the Oklahoma River. The project began in August 2011 and was completed in April 2012, with a total cost of approximately...
Read moreThis is one of my favorite places to take pictures and record video. Today it was windy and cold but I managed to get some decent pics. I didn't realize that there's this huge dog park on the other side of the Skydance Pedestrian Bridge with basketball and tennis courts, a skateboard track, and plenty of trail to walk all the way around and back...
Read moreFinally came to see this. Definitely a great photo spot, but the parking on the south side of the bridge, which is the only access due to the construction on the north side, needs to be addressed. There is no lighting or actual parking lot. Just gravel/dirt areas. If this is supposed to be an attraction for OKC, this needs to...
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