The Lake Patrol is responsible for patrolling the water surface and lake parks of the Joe Pool Lake recreational area. Lake Patrol is staffed with 4 full time officers, a Sergeant and Reserve Officers when available.

The Lake Patrol Officers utilize two boats, two jet skis, four all terrain vehicles (ATV's), five bicycles, five patrol vehicles and one pick up, as well as other specialized equipment to respond to calls for service, emergencies, lake inspections and assisting boaters in the lake areas of Grand Prairie.

In addition to the police duties, the Lake Patrol Officers assist the Fire Department dive team, Texas Parks and Wildlife Boaters Education and also assist with Tarrant County Safe Kids Water Safety committee.

Joe Pool Lake was opened in 1989. The Trinity River Authority operated Loyd Park, Lynn Creek Park and Britton Park until 2001 when the City of Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation took over the park operations in these parks. Loyd Park is open year round and offers 220 campsites, group pavilions, hiking trails and more. The Lake also offers Lynn Creek Marina and Park and Britton Park. Cedar Hill State Park is run by the Texas Parks and Wildlife State Park Program

The Grand Prairie Police Department is committed to continuing its efforts at Lake Joe Pool, to provide a safe boating environment and recreation area for the citizens of both Grand Prairie and the rest of the visiting public.

Joe Pool Lake Statistics

• 26 Deaths at the lake since it opened in 1989
• 3 Deaths from boating accidents
• 1 Death resulting from a Vehicle Accident
• 4 Children 10 or under have Drowned, 2 females and 2 males
• 1 Adult female has drowned
• 17 Adult Males have drowned