All 5 Releases other changes made to ‘better serve our park visitors’; beach closing driven by certified staffing shortage versus higher demand LURAY — The COVID-19 pandemic sent urban dwellers to the countryside in droves many within a few hours drive discovering the natural beauty of the Page Valley Cabin owners and other short-term rentals reached record-high occupancies and remote workers began driving the housing market to historic heights as average home sales nearly doubled in just over five years It also drew larger crowds to local outdoor attractions and amenities “Ever since the pandemic has occurred…and Lake Arrowhead was ‘discovered’ by the masses in Northern Virginia and other counties outside of Page…it has become this focal point for grab a couple van loads of your friends and just roll in there and do whatever you want to do,” Luray Town Manager Bryan Chrisman told PVN last week “It really has made a tough situation for our citizens and our decision-makers Those “tough situations” have included altercations among park visitors and a significant number of those issues having to be settled by law enforcement — although no arrests have been recorded “The last several years we experienced several large groups that showed up unannounced…didn’t have a shelter reservation and they would just start taking over other people’s shelter,” Chrisman stated “We just don’t have unlimited resources for folks… having too many people can create a negative experience We get calls saying ‘I’m just not going back.'” has driven down local attendance at the lake as tourist traffic has risen “The tough truth about this is that for those of us who grew up in the area…what we remember of Lake Arrowhead on the weekends for church picnics and family reunions is not what local folks are now experiencing there on the weekends,” said Luray Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jennifer Jenkins Due to the installation of increased internet access needed for security cameras at the site the Town will now be able to process credit card payments at the entrance station for the sale of boating and fishing permits and same-day shelter rentals “What we’ve seen over the past three or four years is that there’s been an increase in park user numbers on the weekends and it’s forced us to change some of our policies and it worked really well to answer questions and help park users in various ways This year we’re just ahead of the game in getting those jobs posted We’re looking at hiring three positions up there for the weekend and it’s hard when they don’t have a place for them to work out of,” Jenkins said “[The entrance station] also provides a centralized location for park visitors to ask information or get assistance if they need it and we hadn’t had that in the past…and given the increase in users “We’re trying to catch up with demand.” That demand spilled over into the “lower portion” of the park as well along the popular beach and swimming area What didn’t increase was the availability of certified lifeguards the Town only received one lifeguard application last spring and therefore decided to post a sign warning beach-goers to “Swim at their own risk” with no lifeguard on duty The year before the Rec Department tried to make it through the season with just four lifeguards covering three days a week illness and other absences played havoc with the schedule beach availability to the public has dwindled from seven days a week Saturday and Sunday — and finally…”Swim at your own risk.” we talked with our insurance carriers about our liabilities we talked with our legal advisors on getting advice on what our exposure would be and whether or not we could do a good job… and council talked with Jen twice and asked can we do it with the resources we have,” the town manager said ‘we just don’t have the resources….we can’t hire enough qualified certified individuals to provide a safe environment.'” not only do lifeguards at Lake Arrowhead need general lifeguard certification or “waterfront” certification as well Local options for that training have disappeared forcing the Town to potentially hire a licensing company to train staff…if they could find staff Luray Parks and Rec would need to hire as many as 10 certified lifeguards to adequately staff the swimming area full-time at the beach for the full season That lead to the recent decision to close the beach at Lake Arrowhead for the 2025 season “We’ve been trying to find a way to avoid this but we’re really out of options at this point and time,” said Chrisman noting that staff and the Luray Council have been discussing the issue for at least two years “The Town just doesn’t have the ability to do what we’d like to do.” While signage will be in place to warn visitors to stay out of the water — including wading — lake access for boating and fishing will continue as before with no planned changes The boat dock and ramp will be open year-round for use Park guests may bring their own boats (electric motors only) Users my purchase boating and fishing licenses at the following locations: and other temporary shelters/shades are not allowed on park property “Wind gusts result in these structures presenting significance dangers to people and property and other fire/high-heat cooking appliances are not permitted,” states material provided by the Town “Additional grills have been provided for the 2025 season All shelters and day-use picnic sites have dedicated grills for use by shelter reservation holders only Day-use picnic shelters are free for Town of Luray residents and will be available on a first-come Cooking fires are only permitted within Town-provided grills and must be fully extinguished prior to shelter checkout Lake Arrowhead opened for its first “beach summer” in 1987 Then-Town Manager Jerry Schiro reported “500 to 600 people a day flocking to the facility on weekends.” While the recreational facility remains just as popular nearly four decades later the costs have recently been level with (or exceeded) revenues The Town Manager says swimming could return to Lake Arrowhead one day but a lot would have to go right for the Town “Maybe…a lot of things would have to change,” he said “We would have to be able to hire qualified dependable people in enough numbers …and keep them available.” such as PACA’s Polar Plunge and Cardboard Boat Regatta will continue to take place at Lake Arrowhead there are no immediate plans to charge a fee to enter the park “It’s not about making extra money it’s about providing a good experience and a safe environment It’s not a decision anyone wanted to make,” said Chrisman noting that higher demand and staffing shortages drove current decisions for this season “We’re trying to get back to what Lake Arrowhead used to be and what our locals used to enjoy,” the town manager said those people really enjoy those facilities so we’re trying to get a better grip on controlling those things that detract from the experience that everyone expects when they go to Lake Arrowhead.” For more information on Lake Arrowhead, CLICK HERE CURRENT JOB OPENING – Lake Arrowhead Seasonal Park Attendant TODAY IN HISTORY entry – Busy first season at Lake Arrowhead HAMs to gather for annual Field Day this weekend at Lake Arrowhead PACA hosts second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Arrowhead PACA’s Polar Plunge set for Lake Arrowhead VIDEO ~ Page Valley Livin’ talks with utility lineman about life after electrocution It provides free/discounted and fair use for Luray and Page County residents It deters the riff raff from northern Virginia Charge enough to cover the cost to the county and to deter the “van-loads” of potential mischief-makers perhaps generous discounts at businesses in town if they show ID’s?) Lake Arrowhead has been a gift to Luray and surrounding counties for decades Our family has so many wonderful memories of days at the Lake There must be a way to solve this problem without closing Sherando Lake in Augusta county charges per car or a year pass and it works…they have no life guards either…no shelters only grills scattered throughout the area It’s a shame it’s come down to this…we’ve been having our family reunion here since the park opened and I was swimming in lake arrowhead before it was open to the public A handful of people are ruining it for everyone else How does the Stanley pool recruit their lifeguards Where does the Stanley swimming pool find its lifeguards Stanley has trouble hiring a full slate every year and it’s actually easier than Luray because the Stanley one’s don’t require a shoreline certification Much more effort for kids to get that cert which is required for large murky bodies as compared to a small clear pool… Whats the point of a lake if you cant swim in it I still don’t understand why “use at your own risk” isn’t good enough If a kid drowns the town gets sued whether those signs are up or not It’s what the past cases say unfortunately Then why still allow boaters at Lake Arrowhead if the town is so worried about being sued Swim at your own risk has no legal weight for a local government according to the insurance companies and case law If a kid drowns taxpayers still get sued and pay If Sherando lake isn’t doing it then their insurance company must just not be as proactive; because they’ll get sued and be liable if something happens It’s a completely different circumstance than a municipal lake The only pools I know of that don’t have lifeguard shortages recruit foreign labor for the summer It is a shame Lake Arrowhead will be closed for swimming this summer but they want to pass a 1.5% event tax for what and website in this browser for the next time I comment TOWN OF LURAY Brings You:  CLICK the AD above to learn about upcoming events at Cooters in the Valley CLICK AD above to learn more about LIVE performances in Downtown Luray Support the Page County Animal Shelter by finding our furry friends a Forever Home One person was found dead in a burning vehicle near Lake Arrowhead late Saturday spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the investigation is still underway and little information was available for release early Monday The identity of the person who died has not been released The Lake Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department posted on its Facebook page that its personnel and others from the Bluegrove Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire in the 5500 block of FM Road 2606 at 11:15 p.m and found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames The victim was sitting in the driver's seat The burning vehicle was discovered on the east side of the lake (This story was updated to change a graphic.) More: Health workshop set at Wichita Falls library More: City of Wichita Falls sets first outdoor concert for Tuesday Wichita Falls city councilors on Tuesday voted to raise the lease fees on properties the city owns at lakes Arrowhead and Kickapoo despite protests from some lake residents Leases at Lake Arrowhead will go up 30 percent while leases at Lake Kickapoo go up 10 percent the earliest increase taking effect in June Lake resident Lisa McLaughlin said councilors took up the lease hikes in 2024 and by the rules can only consider increases every five years “It seems very clear to me that the next appropriate time to consider a rate increase will be in 2029,” she said McLaughlin said taking action now would set a precedent of “reckless disregard of the contractual obligations of all parties of the lease agreement.” “Because we didn’t act last year doesn’t mean we can’t act this year,” City Attorney Kinley Hegglund replied Stacey Darnell complained that lake residents have no voice or representation on the City Council “And receive minimal services for the fees paid,” she said Darnell said she watched her neighbor’s home burn Monday as volunteer fire departments battled the blaze The Wichita Falls Fire Department,” she said She said she pays more for the lease than in property taxes Mayor Tim Short told her the leases are a business It’s a for-profit business because that’s what we owe to the citizens of Wichita Falls,” he said Lake resident Tim Sheppard said he sees no reason to increase the cost when costs to the city haven’t gone up “I haven’t gotten a straight answer about where the extra money goes to,” he said lots at both lakes now lease for $1,000 each year The move toward increasing lease fees surfaced in March 2024 but Short postponed action to consider the possibility of allowing leaseholders to buy their property Short said Tuesday that a meeting in the future will determine “whether there’ s an appetite to buy or sell these lots.” Annual lease revenue to the city is about $440,000 from Lake Arrowhead and about $195,000 from Lake Kickapoo The city maintains roads and mows ditches but does not offer services such as trash pickup or police protection An item to consider supporting construction of another low-income apartment complex was removed from the agenda at the request of the promoter The company was vying for a low-income housing tax credit from the state to add 48 “income-qualified” apartments in a complex at 3110 Central Freeway More: Wichita Falls retailer closes after 20 years More: History: Two teams, one white, one Black, played in this WF park in the era of segregation Wichita Falls city councilors will consider raising the lease fees on properties at lakes Arrowhead and Kickapoo during a meeting at 8:30 a.m The city owns the property around the lakes and leases out lots Leases at Lake Arrowhead would go up by 30 percent while leases at Lake Kickapoo would go up 10 percent lots at both lakes currently lease for $1,000 each year according to a narrative from the city staff Mayor Tim Short took proposed lease hikes off a council agenda in April 2024 to consider the possibility of allowing leaseholders to buy their property When the proposed hikes were on an agenda in March 2024 the subject brought an outcry from some lot holders who complained the increases were unreasonable Annual revenue to the city is about $440,000 from Lake Arrowhead and about $195,000 Lake Kickapoo The city acts as a landlord on the properties maintains roads and mows ditches but does not offer services such as trash pickup or police protection Hoffman said the money raised from the leases pays a code officer and clerical salaries More: SAFB proposed for technical training center More: Heart heroes: WFISD staff spring into action when student goes into cardiac arrest is an award winning independent craft brewery located in Lake Arrowhead CA. We’re looking for a qualified and passionate brewer to join our brewing team and 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Sitting on 4.5 acres with plenty of privacy and a boat dock, this romantic lakefront house features stunning sunset views of northern Idaho's Lake Pend Oreille and Schweitzer Mountain ski resort. The inside is beautifully furnished and has plenty of natural light. There's even a swinging daybed by the lake and a luxury outdoor bathroom. 1 bathTop amenities: Detached wood-fire sauna This luxury six-bedroom lakefront villa on Big Bear Lake is a dream vacation destination for a group of friends visiting, since it sleeps a whopping 14 guests, and is one of our favorites in the area. And you won't run out of things to do here—there's a firepit, shuffleboard table, hot tub, hammock, kayaks, bikes, and a winter sledding slope. It even has its own boat dock and a Tesla charger. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date. 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(function(w,d,e,o,u,s,t){w[o]||(w[o]={},s=d.createElement(e),s.src=u,s.async=1,t=d.getElementsByTagName(e)[0],t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t))})(window,document,"script","oiopub","https://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/wp-content/plugins/oiopub-direct/zones.js") By CV Weekly on July 4, 2024No Comment Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa (www.lakearrowheadresort.com) has everything the family and I need for a memorable getaway All we had to do on a recent visit to the resort was park the car check into a comfortable room and let the fun begin.  Located at 5,174 feet above sea level in the San Bernardino Mountains the 173-room Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa sits on the edge of one of California’s most beautiful bodies of water The property resembles a modern alpine chalet and exudes an historic lake atmosphere.  Our deluxe room at the resort was perfect for the family and lots of storage space for our clothes and supplies.  The best thing about our room was the balcony overlooking the lake and private beach From here we could see birds playing in the tall pine trees boats bobbing in the water and beautiful lakefront mansions lining the rocky shores.  One of our favorite spots was the grand lobby Native Serrano Indian art and a large stone fireplace crackling amidst cozy leather chairs and sofas.  The lobby is a great place for families because every night it offers special programs for kids a real-life “elf,” dressed in green clothes and long striped socks told stories and played games with the little ones Besides elves and other characters reading books the resort also shows kid-friendly movies nightly at 6 p.m Another fun spot is the resort’s private beach where guests can relax on deck chairs In winter guests can also frolic in the snow.  A five-minute walk from the resort is Lake Arrowhead Village a charming little shopping area with numerous unique shops A walking path surrounding the village lets you get close to the lake to see fish and feed ducks I recommend bringing a piece of bread or a cracker for the ducks because there are lots of them and they are always hungry.  we got a good view of how big and beautiful the lake is Located in the San Bernardino Mountains on Little Bear Creek Lake Arrowhead is an artificial lake with a surface area of approximately 780 acres a shoreline covering 14 miles and a maximum depth of about 185 feet It is surrounded by the unincorporated community of Lake Arrowhead in San Bernardino County The lake was formed by the construction of Lake Arrowhead Dam in 1922 by the Arrowhead Lake Company as part of a plan to develop the area into a resort The private lake is operated by the Arrowhead Lake Association which maintains the lake for the recreational use of its members After touring the village we walked back to the resort for lunch at BIN189 the hotel’s award-winning gourmet restaurant which serves creative “upscale mountain cuisine” accented with Mediterranean flavors the menus showcase locally sourced ingredients and expertly crafted dishes For lunch we enjoyed blackened shrimp tacos with avocado marinated onions and jalapeños on corn tortillas We also experienced fish and chips with pale ale battered halibut fries and lemon garlic tartar sauce; and a Bin 189 Burger with bacon jam tomato aioli and Wisconsin cheddar on a brioche bun.  After lunch we relaxed in the resort’s outdoor pool and Jacuzzi We then discovered the game room where we played Ping Pong For dinner we were back at BIN189 for a delicious meal highlighted by boneless braised short ribs with mashed potatoes; mushroom ravioli with fried basil; and seared miso salmon miso with honey garlic glaze We concluded the day in the lobby with a live show called “Fun with Forest Friends” that was led by a friendly elf who read books and played games with all of the kids staying at the resort.    Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa is located at 27984 Highway 189 current specials and reservations call (909) 336-1511 or visit www.lakearrowheadresort.com Family Fun at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa added by CV Weekly on July 4, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly →