Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell Congratulated The George Kaiser Family Foundation And The City Of Tulsa

(Oklahoma City, OK) - Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell today congratulated the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the City of Tulsa on the announcement of Gathering Place Tulsa as the USA Today Best New Attraction. Gathering Place was chosen as one of twenty nominees, and then was selected Best New Attraction in a four week online poll.

“I’d like to congratulate the George Kaiser Family Foundation, the City of Tulsa, and the many stakeholders across Tulsa and Oklahoma who made this incredible park possible,” said Lt. Governor Pinnell. “Gathering Place is a great example of how public-private partnerships work. Gathering Place has transformed Tulsa and has become an attraction that benefits not only Oklahomans, but is bringing in untold others from the surrounding region and all across the country.”

Gathering Place broke ground in 2014 and opened to the public September 8th, 2018. The park has transformed 100 acres of riverfront along the Arkansas River in Tulsa.

“In addition to being a great asset for the people of Tulsa and all Oklahomans, Gathering Place has become an anchor attraction bringing tourists into our state. This is a prime example of tourism serving as vital economic development in Oklahoma,” concluded Pinnell.