Dallas residents are being locked out of the White Rock Boathouse, a public asset located on city park land. The private operator of the facility, White Rock Boathouse Incorporated, is allegedly denying access to certain rowing coaches and volunteers.
Dispute Over Public Access
The city of Dallas sent a breach of contract letter to White Rock Boathouse Incorporated on July 8, stating that the boathouse’s code of conduct was not submitted for required approval and is therefore not in compliance with the city.
The city gave White Rock Boathouse Incorporated 30 days to respond to the breach of contract notice. Arun Agarwal, president of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board, emphasized the importance of accountability in city partnerships.
Becky Rader, a former Dallas Park and Recreation Board member, noted that private signage on city land is a major concern. “When you have someone building a fence and putting up signs that say private property, that is a red flag,” Rader said. “It’s not private property. This is public property meant for everyone to share.”
Original reporting: Dallas – Ft. Worth Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
