Lake Arlington

Public Access Facilities

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Lake access is excellent with three boat ramps located on the lake. The City of Arlington requires a boat usage permit, ($45 annual, $25 seniors, $5 daily). For details, choose a point on the map or a name in the chart below.

A: Richard Simpson Park
B: Bowman Springs
C: Eugene McCray Park

Richard Simpson Park

• From I-20 south of Arlington take Green Oaks Blvd. north to Arkansas Lane. Take Arkansas Lane west to ramp.
• Eight-lane ramp
• Annual permit or day use fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by City of Arlington (817) 451-6860

Bowman Springs Park

• From I-20 south of Arlington take Green Oaks Road north, turn west on Poly Webb Road. Follow Poly Webb to ramp.
• Eight-lane ramp
• Annual permit or day use fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by City of Arlington (817) 451-6860

Eugene McCray Park

• Located on the west side of the lake. From Loop 820, exit on Ramey Avenue east to Quail. Turn south on Quail and follow to the park.
• Two-lane ramp
• Annual permit or day use fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by City of Fort Worth (817) 536-4775