After a body was recovered earlier this month at the Zink Lake Wave Park, River Parks decided to close it down temporarily.

2 News received this statement from River Parks' Executive Director Jeff Edwards, saying a meeting will be held on Monday Aug 25 to come up with a resolution surrounding the tragedy.

Alice Ellis is a Tulsa resident and said she's lived in the area for about 25 years.

I enjoy this park right here," she said. "And the footbridge and the Gathering Place, I love it all.

While she said she's disappointed she can't fully appreciate the wave park, Ellis said she understands why authorities decided to close the wave pool temporarily.

There was a terrible tragedy when that young man passed away," she said. "I can see why they would want to close it for now and maybe take

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