George Hammonds Park and Lake Iowa Park (Middle Lake) have been re-opened to the public.
The park and the lake were temporarily closed from Saturday evening, July 21,2018, through Monday morning, July 23, 2018, for a search and recovery operation following an incident on the water. While the specific incident remains under investigation, the lake and the park, which are generally open 24 hours per day, have been officially reopened.
The Lake Iowa Park and the North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoirs were designed as public drinking water supplies prior to the decommissioning of the Iowa Park Water Treatment Facility. The lakes are presently maintained for recreation purposes including fishing, boating, swimming, hunting, camping, and picnicking. These recreational opportunities have considerable value to local and regional citizens, as well as visitors. While there are inherent risks associated with outdoor recreational opportunities; such opportunities provide quality-of-life for local residents. There are safety rules and regulations associated with recreation and these are enforced by various State and local law enforcement agencies.
Many thanks to the Iowa Park Police, Dispatch and Fire Departments for their professional response to this incident. Also thanks to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Wichita Falls Police Department Dive Team, the Wichita County Sherriff’s Office, and any other agencies which assisted in public safety, search and recovery operations.
Please enjoy the lakes and parks which Iowa Park has to offer, but please, be safe.
Jerry Flemming, City Manager
City of Iowa Park
PO Box 190
Iowa Park, TX 76367-0190
(940) 592-2131
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