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Board weighs White Rock Lake activities study as dredge, safety and contracts remain priorities

5617295 · August 21, 2025
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Summary

Staff proposed an RFP and short consultant study to examine water-based programming, governance, infrastructure and safety at White Rock Lake; board members questioned the timing given ongoing dredging design and sustainability work.

Park staff told the Dallas Park and Recreation Board on Aug. 21 they plan to issue a request for proposals this fall for a 3–6 month study of activities on White Rock Lake to examine operations, governance, infrastructure, revenue and water safety.

Ryan O'Connor, who introduced the White Rock Lake activities management plan, told the board: "We thought it may be also appropriate to take a look at what happens on water from a programming perspective." The proposed scope includes reviewing current water operations, governance and access regulations; assessing docks, slips and rental facilities; identifying revenue…

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