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Lake Arlington Boat Ramp

Lake Arlington offers three public boat ramps for water access: Richard Simpson Park (8-lane ramp), Bowman Springs Park (8-lane ramp), and Eugene McCray Park (2-lane ramp), all operated year-round by the City of Arlington or Fort Worth.

A daily use fee ($5) or annual permit ($45, $25 seniors) is required to launch. The lake also features a 10. 9-mile paddling trail with multiple access points and rental services available for kayaks and canoes.


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