Lake Cypress Springs is surrounded by 869 acres of public parks owned and maintained by the Franklin County Water District. A day-use fee is charged persons who do not pay ad valorem taxes in Franklin County.
Stickers are available at the Water District office to exempt eligible taxpayers.
Certain campers are also exempt from the usage fee. All camper sites at the parks include a 14' x 24' concrete pad, water, and electricity, a picnic table, fishing pier and a barbecue grill. A pavilion is available at Walleye Park. Shelters include a screened-in 12' x 12' area, two electrical outlets, running water, lights, a barbecue grill and a picnic table. Reservations require advance payment for at least three nights for camper sites and shelters.