Waiting to Open Jordan Lake Recreational Area until July 1st is Unacceptable!

NC State Parks has stated two reasons why the ramps and trails at Jordan Lake can not be opened at this time.

• “Prior to closing the park, many people who were not boating were parking at these ramps and congregating in the nearby day-use areas.”
• “Park visitors have asked could the parks be open, but close the bathrooms. We have tried that approach and the public started urinating and defecating next to and around our bathroom facilities creating another health hazard.”

Neither of these reasons justifies keeping the ramps and trails closed. Denying access to everyone because a few people might break the rules is unAmerican, illogical, and unfair.  

If we can be trusted to stay 6' apart and use the restrooms in hardware stores, grocery stores, ABC stores, post offices, police stations, and the like. We can be trusted to do the same in State-Run Parks and Recreational areas as well.  

We encourage you to promptly reevaluate your schedule for opening ALL of the ramps and trails at Jordan Lake.  Perhaps including some folks that are impacted by your decisions in the process will help you be more empathetic to the chaos and risks that your poor decisions are creating.  

Sincerely, 

North Carolina Tax Payers