While the beach may have been technically closed, I did NOT witness the beach patrol nor LPD on the scene to enforce it. Without that, there could be more drownings in our area. It's not a job for just good weather days, or is it now?

Eddie - how about we let the police do their job and correct real problems, instead of babysitting people from themselves. If we are that worried about it, have lifeguards again. If not, then post some big "swim at your own risk" signs and let it be. If you want to risk your life by swimming on a rough day, then go ahead. Why can't people just be responsible and accountable for THEIR own actions? I don't need the police to tell me when I can or can't swim. That is just a waste of time, energy, money, and resources.

I still doubt the legality of closing the lake to swimmers.Sure, some people go into the water when it's trecherous,but we promote the beaches to get people to come here and spend their hard earned dollars. Regardless of what the LPD thinks , nobody owns the water.