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Tragedy struck the community of Big Lake on August 1, 2012 when Deputy Josh Mitchell was killed in the line of duty. Deputy Mitchell was a native of Big Lake and served as the DARE and K9 officer for the Reagan County Sheriff's Department.
The idea for a monument to honor Deputy Mitchell was born during a meeting of the JRMA. Then-councilmember Phil Pool was in attendance of the meeting and he brought the idea before the Big Lake City Council to build a park in memory of Deputy Mitchell. With the assistance of the JRMA, City of Big Lake, Big Lake Economic Development Corporation and many generous donors, the Josh Mitchell Park came to fruition.
Today, the park is enjoyed by countless children on a daily basis. The City of Big Lake preserves the memory of Deputy Josh Mitchell by maintaining the upkeep of the park to provide a fun, safe environment for the children.
Josh Mitchell Park Rules and Regulations:
Park Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
No Alcohol
No Glass Containers
No Unattended Children Under the Age of Six (6)
No More Than 2 Children on Police Car and 1 on Fire Truck
No Dogs or Horses Allowed In The Park
No Fireworks
No Loud Music or Excessive Noise
No Loud, Obscene or Abusive Language
No Firearms
No Foreign Objects (Rocks, Bicycles, Etc.) In The Play Area
All Trash Must Be Placed in Trash Receptacles
No Destruction of Property or Vegetation
No Concessions (Vendors, Bounce Houses, Etc.)
The City of Big Lake does not rent the Josh Mitchell Park for birthday parties or other private events. The park remains open to the public at all times unless otherwise posted.
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