This place was never geared toward the pleasure boater, due to its location. There were a few there, but most wanted to be Braddocks and East, for the restaurants, bars, and beaches. That cut is a serious PITA for most boats, and they can't just start cutting and clearing all the over hanging trees on the shorelines. It would really suck to have to wait to put your gear up, till after you get through. The Parkway Bridge was tough because a lot of us ran outriggers back in the day. Now it just lìmits to the size of your boat. Throw in a good stiff N NE wind and that narrow exit to the lake can be a jaw breaker! There's a reason it closed and even a bigger reason it stayed closed. It's too bad because it's really a great location for the weekend warrio...If the price is right!