The project several years in the making is about to have its moment and OKC residents and tourists alike are about to have a lot more fun. Since the Chickasaw Nation announced the project in October 2021 OKC residents and would-be tourists alike have been eagerly awaiting its arrival.
Opening February 21, 2025 is the much-anticipated OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark. The $400 million resort and waterpark features over 400 rooms over 11-stories, a diverse list of concepts and retail shops, a family entertainment center, an expansive indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor adventure lagoon.
“It has been an honor to be a part of this journey of bringing OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark to Oklahoma City,” shared Managing Director Ken Leone. “From exhilarating water adventures to world-class dining and entertainment, OKANA is set to become a premier destination for families and travelers. We’re proud to invite guests to book their stay and build the excitement for spring 2025.”
The most anticipated part of OKANA is the thrilling water park that has indoor and outdoor attractions. Wild Oklahoma weather won’t get in the way since the 100,000-square-foot indoor is the largest in the region. Activities include a wave pool, lazy river, luxury cabanas, adult pool, kiddie pool and 15 various water slides. During the summer months the outdoor sand beach lined lagoon also has waterslides, an obstacle course, swim-up bar and a “fly” pool, where guests can zip and slide into the water. Local residents can access the water park and entertainment features via day pass.
The food and drink line up at OKANA looks to be diverse with 13 unique dining and beverage outlets. Options include a gastropub, taqueria and BBQ smokehouse. Waterpark concessions also include a burger bar, Asian street food and Hawaiian shaved ice.
Non-water related entertainment options at the property are extensive, including a 20,000-square-foot family entertainment center with interactive arcade games, high definition golf simulators, three outdoor event spaces that can host up to 3,000 attendees, a luxurious day spa and various retail shops.
For those looking to stay on-site OKANA’s 10 different types of guest rooms and suites incorporate touches of Native American art.
The community and economic impact of OKANA has been and will continue to be massive. During its construction phase, the project generated approximately 1,404 jobs annually, with an estimated $80.7 million in payroll and $226.3 million in expenditures. The resort anticipates creating 800 direct and indirect jobs, generating $23.1 million in payroll and having an annual economic impact of around $98 million.
Situated next to First Americans Museum with breathtaking views of the Oklahoma River, this game-changing and ambitious resort is about to take Oklahoma City to even higher heights.
For more information on OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark visit okanaresort.com.
