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• Watson Lake is re-openng Friday morning at 6 AM
• The lake had been closed in support of the Crooks Fire suppression efforts
• The City wishes to remind the public that Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect
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Watson Lake opens at 6 AM!

The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department is excited to announce that effective 6:00am, on Friday, May 13, 2022, Watson Lake will be re-opened for recreational opportunities. We appreciate the understanding and patience of the Prescott Community. Please mindful that the City is under Stage 1 fire restrictions which means the following:

• NO residential burn permits will be issued. 
• Use of model rockets is PROHIBITED.
• Use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are PROHIBITED except by commercial special events permit.
• NO smoking outside of vehicles, outside of residential yards, or outside of designated smoking areas.
• NO outdoor use of firearms.
• Cooking, warming, or camp fires (ash or ember producing) ARE still ALLOWED at single and multi-family residential properties and Town parks (where approved) but MUST BE attended at all times.