The recent rain has kept Arlington Parks and Recreation crews working around the clock, as they fight to keep the city's parks clean and opened.
One rarely sees River Legacy Park empty during the day, even on a Wednesday morning. But then again, Mother Nature rarely unleashes fury like she has this spring in North Texas.
"We weren't expecting any rain [Tuesday] night and it rained about three-and-a-half to four inches here in this area," said Martin Sanchez, Park District Supervisor for the city of Arlington.
High water, mud and other hazards forced Arlington Parks & Rec to completely close River Legacy Park Tuesday afternoon. Sanchez says it's an action the city rarely has to take.
"Our number one concern is to have this park safe for everybody," said Sanchez.
Crews were out Tuesday night and again Wednesday morning clearing debris and trying to pump several inches of water from the park's trails.
It's the fourth time in six days they've done this work at the park.
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"It's a lot of work," said Sanchez. "Then you come back the next day and do it again. It's pretty discouraging at times."
Fortunately they got it done and were able to reopen the park just before noon Wednesday – just as Josette Reynolds made her regular trip there.
"Now it's open and it's a beautiful day, so it's nice," said Reynolds, who lives in Arlington.
Now she and everyone else are keeping their fingers crossed the park can stay open.
"We just hope the clouds don't build up again like they did [Tuesday] night," said Sanchez.
Some sections of River Legacy Park remain closed, including all mountain bike trails.
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