Hurlburt Park to open

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This week, the City of Vernon will open Hurlburt Park for lake access and beach-related activities.

The park will open July 12 with the basic services and amenities like beach and dock access, garbage receptacles and temporary toilet facilities. 

No motorized traffic is allowed in the park, beach or dock. Limited parking can be found within the Eastside Road Right-of-Way, off the paved driving surface

"The park is open for beach and swimming uses primarily.  The overall site has been inspected and found safe for public use," stated the City of Vernon in a press release. 

"The dock received minor repairs and the swimming platform is ready for use by the public.  There are no swim buoys and no lifeguards, so caution is advised. Visitors are asked to pack out what they have packed in for their use during their stay."

There are no fires, no camping, no smoking, no alcohol permitted anywhere in the park and the hours for public use are limited to 7:00 am to 9:00 pm at this time.

Further improvements to Hurlburt Park are not scheduled until September. 

The park had been closed to the public for demolition and pre-construction activities.