Parks, Recreation, & Lake
The Parks, Recreation, and Lake Department Office is led by Dean Givens, CLM, shown here patrolling the Lake. The Department Offices are located at 658 Memorial Highway, on the Lake Lure Green Space.
The open spaces, parks, and recreational areas in Lake Lure look as though they are an inherent part of the nature that surrounds us. That is the intention, but behind that seamless appearance exists the Parks, Recreation, and Lake Department.
The mission of the Lake Lure Parks, Recreation, and Lake Department is to enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors alike. Our dedicated staff efficiently maintains the miles of trails, our manicured parks, our walkways, and acres of green space.
Lake Lure Recreation:
- Morse-Park
- Lake Lure Green Space
- Dittmer-Watts Nature Trail Park
- Buffalo Creek Park
- Weed Patch Mountain Trail
- Washburn Marina*
- Lake Lure Tours*
- Lake Lure Beach*
*Denotes leased/concession operations
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Public Liaison
- Commercial activities and special events
- Town beautification
- Landscaping
- Lake structures
- Trail construction and maintenance
- Lake enforcement and patrol
- Emergency response on the Lake
- Buoy placement/replacement
- All boat permitting
- Commercial boat licensing
- Dredging
- Fisheries management
- Geese mitigation
- Water quality and testing
In addition to routine patrols by the Parks, Recreation, and Lake Department, the Lake is also patrolled by the Lake Lure Police Department and the North Carolina Wildlife Commission.
