Lakes & Recreation

Lake Weatherford supplies city water and local recreation

Lake Weatherford sits inside Parker County and serves as both the city's water supply and a spot for fishing and boating.

Parker County The Great Outdoors

Lake Weatherford is a reservoir inside Parker County. It provides water for the city of Weatherford. It also offers public recreation such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.

The lake is one of two reservoirs named for Parker County in the Handbook of Texas. The other is Lake Mineral Wells, which sits on the western edge of the county near Palo Pinto County. Both lakes draw visitors from the DFW area. For current lake rules, access, and water conditions, contact the City of Weatherford or check the TPWD lake finder for fishing regulations.

Source to confirm: TSHA Handbook — Parker County

More Parker County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle property taxes in Parker County

Parker County splits property tax duties between two offices — one sets values, the other handles registration and some collections.

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Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Parker County

Homeowners who live in their home on January 1 can apply to lower their taxable value and cap yearly appraisal increases.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural valuation can cut land taxes dramatically

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may qualify for much lower tax values in Parker County.

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Vehicle Registration

Parker County requires an emissions test before registration

Because Parker County is part of the DFW air quality zone, most vehicles need an annual emissions test to renew registration.

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