Cedar Creek Lake: Tom Finley Park Review





The Cedar Creek Lake area includes a variety of parks you and your family will enjoy during your visit. One of the parks many families enjoy is Tom Finley Park. In this article, you will learn more about why this location is a favorite and answers to frequently asked questions.


Tom Finley Park Location & Rating


Tom Finley Park is located on Texas 334 in Gun Barrel City, Texas. Tom Finley is a wonderful place for the children and family. Google ratings include some of the following praises with a 4.4 out of 5 rating.


• Good for the kids (multiple comments)


• Loved the park


• Enjoyed the view


• Nice play area for the kids


• Plenty of spots with shade


• There are places to grill


• Great place to relax


• Very family oriented


• Refreshing during the summer


• Great place to swim


• Easy to get into the water


Tom Finley Park Amenities


Tom Finley Park offers plenty of amenities for vacationers, tourists, and community members. Here are some of the amenities you will enjoy during your visit to the park:


• Nice play area for the children


• Some covered sitting areas


• Beach area


• Picnic locations


• Places of shade


• Grilling locations


• Boat ramps


• Wheelchair accessible fishing pier


• Horseshoe pits


• Volleyball courts


• Power outlets throughout the park


• Pavilions for group events


• Annual festivals at the park


• Fishing tournaments location

 

Rental Facilities at Tom Finley


Tom Finley Park offers rentals for family events including birthdays, family reunions, wedding gatherings, business meetings, and more. Currently, the rental fee for group events is $100 plus the admission fee per person ($3). For larger events, the whole park can be rented for the day at a rate of $1000. For more info, please call 903-432-3704 on weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm.


Frequently Asked Questions – Tom Finley Park


What is the entrance fee at Tom Finley Park?


The entrance fee to the park is $3 admission per person. The day fee allows entrance as well as placing your boat into the waters of Cedar Creek Lake.


Is overnight camping allowed at Tom Finley?


Day camping activities are allowed, but overnight camping is not allowed at the park.


How quiet is the park area for visitors?


Some days are more active with vacationers than others at Tom Finley. Loud music is not tolerated in the park along with no foul language. The park is family friendly and offers a quiet place to get away to on slower days in the park.


Does the park allow pets?


At this time, pets are not allowed into the park.


When does Tom Finley Park close?


Typically, the park is open each day and it closes at dusk.


Who maintains Tom Finley Park near Cedar Creek Lake?


Tom Finley Park is maintained and operated by the Friends of Cedar Creek Lake. They greatly appreciate park visitors taking the time to also help to keep the area clean of debris and trash.


Your Visit to Tom Finley Park


Have you visited Tom Finley Park recently? What are your views and feelings about the area? We would love to hear your suggestions! Please take a few seconds to communicate with us!

 

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Cedar Creek Lake Weather Forecast

Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 72

Friday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Lo: 61

Saturday

Rain Showers

Hi: 64

Saturday Night

Rain Showers

Lo: 51

Sunday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 62

Sunday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 47

Monday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 69

Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 55


Cedar Creek Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/19: 322.06 (+0.06)



Cedar Creek Lake

Fishing Report from TPWD (Apr. 17)

EXCELLENT. Slightly stained; 70 degrees; 0.00 feet at pool. Hybrid striped bass and white bass have made a full recovery from the spawn and are now back in the main lake in droves and are on a feeding frenzy. Look for heavy bird activity throughout the lake on flats and near the Dam on edges of drop offs especially on cloudy and overcast days. The Hybrids and Whitebass have started schooling in water from 6-14 feet at the dam and any wind blown shallow point or seawall. Late evening schooling action is also happening in shallow coves and points throughout the lake. Reports of great catches using silver or white slabs and spinnerbaits and retrieving off the bottom at a very slow retrieve to catch these fish in depths of 8-16 feet of water. The crappie have also migrated back into the main lake. Look for them under bridge pylons or under docks where the depths are between 3-10 feet. Guides have been reporting exceptionally nice catches on sunny warmer days. Report by Brent Herbeck, Herbeck’s Lonestar Fishing Guide Service.

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