Grapevine lake parks

[dettao]

I was wondering if any of you can recommend a Grapevine lake park with a good unobstructed sunset view. I know that I have to pay to get in and didn't want to try them all. I did a search on the site and did not find anything.

[8mpg]

The parks are free... They close after sunset or 9pm I believe.

[fschulze]

Rockledge Park on the Flower Mound side of the lake charges a $5 entrance fee. This park is leased by the City of Grapevine. You should be able to photograph a sunset, using the red sandstone outcrops as your foreground.

Murrell Park has a few nice spots along its shoreline for sunset shots. As far as I know, this park is still administered by the CORP. Even though there is a gatehouse at the park entrance, I don't think they are charging an entrance fee (perhaps someone else can verify this). I believe they only charge a fee for camping at this park.

[lyncca]

Originally Posted by dettao

I was wondering if any of you can recommend a Grapevine lake park with a good unobstructed sunset view. I know that I have to pay to get in and didn't want to try them all. I did a search on the site and did not find anything.

Last I saw, Rockledge Park was closing at 5 (maybe that was earlier in the year), but it was still before sunset. I got a gorgeous sunset shot there on top of the rocks before they implemented the time cut-off. I haven't checked back since to see if it had changed.

[toverman]

I believe Rockledge is open at least until 8. We were there not long ago, but with the kids we didn't stay long enough to get kicked out.

[JustAnotherGinger]

I was there today, they close at 8. However I was harrassed today! The guy told me I wasn't allowed to have "that kind" of camera in the park. He asked me if I was a professional, I told him no. There are no signs posted or anything around the park. I have a contact in the Grapevine Parks and Recreation, I am going to call her tomorrow and ask about this.

[fschulze]

Sorry to hear about you being harassed at Rockledge. Its been happening to other photographers as well. Grapevine Parks Dept has been informed, but I believe they are ignoroing these concerns. I think this concern is being addressed at the FW chapter of the PPA. We'll see what happens.