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City of Palm Beach Gardens
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Monday, May 16 , 2011 6:00 PM :
City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL: Regular Members Alternates
Timothy Frohling Tory Buckley - First Alternate
Jim Am sler
Howard Nass
Amie Schneider Staff Liaison
Scott Smith Tim Kasher
William Sonnenreich Mike Kelly - Alternate
D. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Mi nutes 1/24/11
F. IT EMS BY S TAFF L IAISON
1. New Liaison - Staff changes
G. OLD BUSINESS
1. C ity Park Master Planning
H. NEW BUS INESS
1. No Smoking Zones in Public Parks
2 . Parks and Recreation Ordinance Changes
I. STAFF UPDATES
A. Golf
B. Rec reation
C. Parks
J. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC
K. COMMENTS BY THE BOARD
L. ANNUAL MEETING DATE S
A. Set fourth quarter meeting date: July 18 , August 15 , or September 19
M. ADJOURNMENT
Sec. 46-1.
Sec. 46-2.
Sec. 46-3.
Sec. 46.4.
Sec. 46-5.
Sec. 46-6.
Sec. 46-7.
Sec. 46-8.
Sec. 46-9.
Sec. 46-10.
Sec. 46-1 1.
Sec. 46-12.
Sec. 46-13.
Sec. 46-14.
Sec. 46-15.
Sec. 46-16.
Secs. 46-17
ARTICLE I. USE OF CITY PARKS IN GENERAL.
Definitions.
Purpose.
.Enforcement authority.
Park hours of use
Permits for use of park pavilions.
Permits for public assembly, sale or distribution of printed material, or use of
alcoholic beverages.
Interpretation as to work performed by employees and contractors.
Use of dressinghath facilities.
Disorderly Conduct/Defacing park propert
Use of vehicles.
Boating and bathing.
Picnicking.
Pets and animals.
Trash and recycling.
Soliciting.
Restricted recreational activities.
46-30. Reserved.
Sec. 46-3 1.
Sec. 46-32.
Sec. 46-33.
Sec. 46-34.
Sec. 46-35.
Sec. 46-36.
Secs. 46-42
111. PARK SIGN REGULATIONS.
1s. Sec. 46-56. General
Sec. 46-57. Regulati estrictions.
Sec. 46-58. Off-site directional signs.
Sec. 46-59. Penalties and fines.
ARTICLE I. USE OF CITY PARKS IN GENERAL.
Sec. 46-1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
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meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Park or recreation facility shall mean any property, field, court, open space, building, or
structure which is owned or leased by the city and which is designated for recreational purposes,
including all parking facilities provided in connection therewith. A "park or recreation facility"
may include, but is not limited to, public parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, racquetball courts,
basketball courts, swimming pools, ball fields, jogging paths, and golf courses. For purposes of
this chapter, a "park or recreation facility" shall hereinafter be referred to collectively as a
"park."
POD means the "person ofJicially designated" i by the City Manager to perfonn
alm Beach Gardens Code of the duties described in that portion of this chapter o
Ordinances.
Department means the parks and r City of Palm Beach
Gardens.
Director shall mean the Rec
Driver shall mean every per
teering a vehicle being towed
by a motor vehicle.
conveyance which is self-
r by electrical power, including
alm Beach Gardens.
ber of the police department authorized to
person whose legal residence is outside the city boundaries
istered elector of the city due that person's nonresidency.
eech, music, or other sound projected or transmitted by any
ted to amplifiers, loudspeakers, bullhorns or similar devices) equipment (including
intended to increase the volume or range of the sound.
Open spaces means all undeveloped land owned, operated or maintained by the city and
not designated as a specific park or park land.
Park means a parcel of land owned, operated or maintained by the city and specifically
set apart for the recreaiional, leisure time, andor general use of the public.
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ParVrecreation facility means those structures, amenities, or apparatus located in a park,
which are enhance the use of or are accessory to the park.
Recreation program means any program or activity conducted, sponsored or assisted by
the department, whether or not it occurs in a park.
Permit means a document or certificate provided by the City of Palm Beach Gardens
granting permission to conduct or take part in a specific activity at a specific location.
Sec. 46-2. Purpose.
recreation facilities so that the public may obtain the
in accordance with the purposes intended and tha
for the public good.
Sec. 46-3. Enforcement authority.
(a) It shall be the duty
and recreation services department
order given by the PO eation services department
lations as he/she may deem
necessary to manag
en each day from sunrise to sunset, every
Park is closed ex
(c) No person shall remain upon Park property after a lawful command to leave by
any law enforcement officer or by the POD, regardless of whether the park is open or not.
Sec. 46-5. Permits for use of park pavilions.
(a) Application. Pavilion permits are available to reserve the exclusive use of
pavilions in city parks, applicants may apply for a reservation permit upon the payment of a fee
to be established by the director of parks and recreation (hereinafter referred to as the "director").
When not otherwise reserved, pavilions are available on a first-come first-served basis, except
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that residents shall be g wen priority over non-residents.
Issuance For groups of less than 50 persons, pavilion permits shall be obtained
from the department of parks and recreation (hereinafter referred to as the "department") any
time prior to the plannlzd event, provided the facility sought is available at the time requested.
Groups of 50 or more persons who desire to use park pavilions shall submit a written request to
the director no later than ten days before the date of the event, indicating time, number of guests,
activities and any entertainment planned or desired. In all cases, requests for pavilion permits
shall be considered in the order in which they are received by the parks department. The use of
city parks pursuant to said permit shall be in accordance with city ordinances and park
regulations.
Sec. 46-5. Permits for public assembly, sale or dis
alcoholic beverages.
(b)
of printed material, or use of
(a) Purpose. Park permits are re d uses so that the City
other groups or individuals.
shall engage in any of the
been issued by the POD:
any other public or private gathering,
programs, activities and gatherings are intended for
to draw an attendance of 50 or more individuals.
ublic address system or amplifier.
Exceptions.
A park permit shall not be required for an activity authorized to be conducted in a
Park ptusuant to a valid pavilion permit. The POD shall determine whether an
activity or event requested to be conducted in a Park requires a park permit or a
pavilion permit.
A park permit shall not be required for activities conducted in Parks pursuant to a
valid City lease, City facility use agreement, City concession agreement, or other
written agreement with the City.
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Application process. The park permit application process shall be as follows:
Any person seeking the issuance of a park permit shall file an application with the
POD on forms provided by the department.
Such application shall be filed no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date
planned or scheduled for the activity and not more than one hundred eighty (1 80)
calendar days prior to the date planned or scheduled for the activity. A permit
application filed less than fifteen (1 5) days before the activity may be processed if
the POD determines, in the POD’S sole discretion, that there is sufficient time to
complete such processing.
Where an applicant intends issue or political speech or
conduct and the activity has been plann eduled to take place less than 7
days prior to the date on wh d, the application
shall be filed at least 3 days prior however, an application is
filed in a shorter time frame du circumstances, the POD
shall process such application.
The POD will not accept a p ests more than six
ed for each non-
ark permit shall set forth the
telephone number of the
behalf of, or by any entity, the
of the headquarters of the entity and of the
ersons or entities
d all recording equipment, sound amplification equipment,
ther attention-getting devices proposed to be utilized in
activity, including dimensions of and description of materials
ber of participants, including spectators, which are
rs, signs or devices;
anticipated;
The proposed location for the activity;
A description of any requested City facilities or equipment or City services;
Whether alcoholic beverages will be sold or consumed during the activity. The
sale or consumption of any alcoholic beverages on city park property shall only
be permitted with the express written authorization of the city manager;
A statement that the activity will conform to applicable laws;
Any requested waivers from City policies and procedures;
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(14) A statement whether the activity is for the purpose of public issue or political
speech cr conduct and if so, the specific purpose of the activity and a general
description of the public issue or political speech or conduct. Whether the
applicant intends to engage in a public issue or political speech or conduct and'the
description of such public issue or political speech or conduct shall be considered
by the POD only for the purposes specifically designated in this article, e.g.,
whether the applicant is permitted to submit the application less than 15 days
prior to the date planned or scheduled for the proposed activity and whether the
applicant is entitled to a waiver of required fees and insurance requiremenls;
If the activity is for the purpose of public ' r political speech or conduct,
the applicant or the person on
whose behalf the application is made an the applicant requests si waiver
of required fees and insurance re
The signature of the applicant u
(15)
(16)
review and consi
and f?om other information as may othe
(1) The application for
submissions) is klly
(2) The application for the material misrepresent at ion;
ould not reasonably allow
an unreasonable danger to the health or
ished or designated;
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
The applicant is at least 18 years of age;
The applicant has obtained all necessary federal, state and local permits to engage
in the proposed activity;
The applicant has sufficient personnel who will be available to adequately
supervise the activity;
If any additional City services (beyond those customarily provided by the City on
a day-lo-day basis) are required in connection with the proposed activity,
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including but not limited to police, fire and sanitation services, the City is able to
provide such services and the applicant will pay the fees for such services;
The applicant has tendered the fees required to be paid in connection with the
proposed activity (payment of estimated fees are acceptable if the final amount of
the fees cannot be determined until conclusion of the activity, e.g., fees for City
services);
Neither the applicant or any other person on whose behalf the application is made
has on prior occasions damaged Park property without making payment therefor
or owes the City for any fees or other charges; and
Neither the applicant nor the person on whos the application is made has
on prior occasions made a material misre ion regarding the nature or
scope of an event or activity previously by the City or has violated the
terms of a prior permit.
Review of application. The PO plication, based upon the
facts presented, free from improper
discrimination and shall exercise no
except as provided in this Chapter an
(h) Notice of grant
cretion over the
practicable. The POD shall
ation shall include the reason
a1 with conditions by the POD of a permit
ermits shall be issued pursuant and subject to the provisions
for issuance of the permit are satisfied and that the permittee otherwise complies with this
Chapter and applicable laws. Such conditions may be imposed on a permittee after the
permit application has been approved if information is received by the POD that would
provide reasonable grounds for the conclusion that further conditions are necessary,
including the condition that the location of the proposed activity be changed.
(k) Revocation. The POD shall have the authority to revoke a permit immediately
upon the permittee's failure to satisfy any one or more of the standards set forth in this
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section or any conditions of approval, or when necessary to prevent .an adverse effect
upon the welfare or safety of persons or property. Notice of revocation shall be given to
the permittee by the most practicable and expeditious means available under the
circumstances.
(1) Fees anti waiver.
(1) If the application includes the use of city facilities or equipment or if the proposed
activity requires additional city services (including police, fire or sanitation), the
applicant shall pay the fees associated with such facilities, equipment and services
in accordance with the city's schedule of fe amount of such fees is known
1 be paid at that time. For any
until conclusion of the activity
the estimated amount of fees
applicant shall pay the
of the date that the
of fees paid is less than the to
ortion or all of the permit
city manager shall appoint
e which shall determine if the
aiver of fees for city services in excess of $750.00
applicant within five (5) days after the date of denial or partial denial by the
commiltee. Appeal to city manager shall be made by serving written notice of
appeal on the city clerk. The city manager shall decide within ten (10) days after
the receipt of the appeal by the city clerk whether or not to reverse the committee.
The decision of the city council shall be final.
An applicant is indigent within the meaning of this section when the applicant is
unable to pay the fee(s) or insurance premium for which waiver is sought after the
payment of basic expenses necessary for the continued operation and existence of
(3)
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the organization including, but not necessarily limited to, rent and utilities. As
proof of such indigency, the applicant shall submit an affidavit of indigency
together with such other information as is reasonably required in support thereof.
Indemnification and insurance.
The applicant for a park permit and any other person or entity on whose behalf the
application is made, by filing the application, do represent, stipulate, contract and
agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless, and defend the city and its
employees, agents, elected and appointed officials and volunteers from and
against any and all claims, suits, actions, ges, loss and liability of any
character, name or descript lawsuit is filed), including but
not limited to costs, expenses and on appeal, for
damage to property or bodily or ncluding death at any time
resulting therefrom, sustai ch damage or
injuries are alleged or claim hole or in part, directly
or indirectly, the negligence n whose behalf
the application is made, r officers, agents,
with others (includ
onducted in the Park, or by or
of the applicant, person or
y of their officers, agents,
ersons contracting with any of
ctivity conducted in
r a park permit, and any other person or
s made, to inspect the park premises upon
sonably dangerous
aforementioned
ently discovers any unreasonably dangerous conditions, the
s conditions are
posted to notify their officers, agents, representatives, guests, employees, and
invitees, as well as all participants in the permitted activity, of any such
unreasonably dangerous conditions.
The failure of the applicant (or other person or entity on whose behalf the
application is made) to comply with this subparagraph (2) shall be an omission or
wrongdoing for which the applicant (or other person or entity on whose behalf the
application is made) is required to defend and indemnifl the city and its
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employees, agents, elected and appointed officials and volunteers pursuant to
subparagraph (1) above.
When the POD determines that the activity for which a park permit is requested
may create a substantial risk of injury or damage, the applicant shall, at its
expense., obtain a policy of insurance with terms and conditions acceptable to the
POD and provide an insurance certificate to the POD evidencing the required
insurance at least two (2) days prior to the date of the permitted activity. All
required insurance policies, and the certificates therefor, shall name the city and
its empl Dyees, agents, elected and appointed officials and volunteers as additional
insureds.
(3)
Sec. 46-6. Interpretation as to work performed by e and contractors.
No provision of this chapter shall make u
employee of the City acting within the
pursuant to the proper and necessary exe
Sec. 46-7. Use of dressinghath facilities.
(a) No person over the
room, bathroom, bathhouse, or ot e reserved or designated by the
ressing room, bathhouse, or
owes or structures as may
in any vehicle, toilet,
ty park. No person in a park, except city employees or its
person a container capable of propelling paint by means of a agents shall carry o
(1)
park.
(2)
Sec. 46-9. Noise.
No person shall use obscene language or engage in disorderly conduct in a city
No person shall climb any tree or walk, stand, or sit upon any property within a
city park unless designated or customarily used for such purposes.
All city parks shall be subject to the same sound level thresholds as established in Section
78-661 of the City Code of Ordinances for residential properties.
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Sec. 46-10. Use of vehicles.
(a) No person, except in emergencies, shall change any parts, repair, wash, grease or
perform other maintenance on a vehicle on any park roadway, driveway, parking lot or other
park property. Waxing and polishing of a vehicle is permitted in city parks provided it is in an
area open to vehicles and does not interfere with other park activities or traffic flow.
No person shall operate or park a motor vehicle, camper, bus, float or trailer
within a city park or parking lot except in those areas specifically designated by signs to be used
for such driving or parking unless authorized by the d r the police department. Any
ental bodies operating motor
vehicles on official business shall be exempt from the p
a city park including any
s be permitted to remain
(b)
overnight in a city park unless authorized b
No person shall park a ve
consecutive hours or continuously from 1
violation of this section, unless authorized
removed from the parking area to
department, or to another place of s
Sec. 46-11. Boating and bathing.
(d)
in any drainage canal or lake
within any city park.
of first come, first served.
It is prohibited to build or use open fire except in areas specified by the director,
barbecue grills or like devices are exempt from this provision; however, the parks department
may prohibit the use of such devices which is deemed to be unsafe or hazardous.
No person shall build, light or cause to be lighted any fire upon the ground or
other object in any area except as specifically designated and in an approved grill, stove,
fireplace or other suitable apparatus, nor shall any person starting a fire leave the area without
first extinguishing the fire.
(b)
(c)
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(d) No person shall use a grill or other device in such a manner as to burn, char, mar
or blemish any bench, table or any other object of park property.
Sec. 46-13. Pets and animals.
(a) No per5,on shall bring or allow any pet or animal in any city park, except those
assisting or aiding impaired or physically disabled persons, unless such park is specifically
designated for use by such pet or animal.
(b) No person shall place, dump, abandon or leave any animal in a city park.
Sec. 46-14. Trash andl recycling.
(a) No person shall deposit or drop any
containers or foil upon the ground in any city
disposal.
acles provided for trash
her refuse shall be (b) All trash such as boxes, pape
refuse brought fiom their place of resi
Sec. 46-15. Solicitin
or canvass for the sal rvices, goods, or property of any kind or
concessionaire, permittee, or licensee who
involving thrown or otherwise propelled objects such as
1 airplanes is prohibited, except in areas designated for
these forms of recreatio
rollerblading, bicycling, skateboarding and any other similar
activity is prohibited on basketball courts, tennis courts, and parking lots, and shall be confined
to those areas specifically designated for such activity.
Any and all state and county restrictions apply to fireworks or fireworks items.
The use, ignition, lighting and/or display of fireworks is specifically prohibited in all city parks
unless part of a city authorized fireworks display or performance.
(c)
Secs. 46-17 - 46-30. :Reserved.
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ARTICLE 11. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS.
Sec. 46-31. Smoking.
(a)
(b)
Smoking while in the stands, bleachers or designated observation areas for any
No person shall throw away or discard any lighted match, cigar, or cigarette
city park athletic facility is strictly prohibited. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.
within a park except in designated areas and containers.
Sec. 46-32. Operation of Aircraft
No person operating, directing or responsible for lane, helicopter, glider, balloon,
land within any park area,
th some special event or
dirigible, parachute or other aerial apparatus, sh
exists, except upon written permission of the d
program for the public benefit.
Sec. 46-33. Special photography.
The taking of still or mov
or the posing of professional models i
of the director. Pe
county and the city
general public. Th
whether by amateur
he express written permission
may be conducted in full
a1 use of park facilities by the
r striking a golf ball with a golf club is prohibited in
Sec. 46-35. Tennis.
cilities shall be governed by the facility rules and regulations
Charging for professional tennis services (such as private lessons) or commercial (b)
use is not permitted without specific written arrangements and permission from the director.
Sec. 46-36. Water pollution.
No person shall throw, discharge, or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters
of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, or other body of water in or adjacent to any park or tributary,
stream, storm sewer, or drain flowing into such waters, any substance, matter, or thing, liquid or
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solid, which will or may result in the pollution of the waters. The applicability of this section
shall not be limited to city parks but is specifically enforceable throughout the city.
Sec. 46-37. Hunting, firearms, toy guns.
(a) No person shall carry, use or possess firearms of any description, air rifles or
pistols, spear guns, spr mg guns, bows and arrows, or any other form of weapon whether real or
merely replicas or toys which are potentially inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human safety
on or in a park area or property.
eans or methods whatsoever
whether dead or alive, in a city
(c) However, nothing contained in thi interpreted to prohibit the
y those individuals who
(b) No hunting, trapping or pursuit of wildlife by
collect for any purpose any animal nest or egg or any
park.
possession or carrying of any firearm by a 1
have a concealed weapon or firearm license
Florida Statutes.
Sec. 46-38. Camping.
Camping on Park property i
Secs. 46-42 - 46-55. II
ARTICLE 11. PARK SIGNS REGULATIONS
Sec. 46-56. General provisions.
(a) This an:icle shall apply to all park and recreation facilities, and all property owned
or leased by the city which is designated for park or recreation use and which is managed and
maintained by the city.
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(b) All applications for park signs governed by this article are subject to approval by
the director.
Sec. 46-57. Regulations and restrictions.
(a)
(1) The sign shall be a flat wall sign as defined in chapter 78, section 78-2 of this Code.
(2) The sign shall represent a fundraising, sponsorship or similar pecuniary benefit to the
y property which is designated
bject to the requirements and
The department may erect signs in accordance with the regulations set forth
below:
city.
for park or recreation use, and which is man maintained by the city.
(4) The sign, whether temporary or pe
Sec. 46-58. Off-site directional signs.
residents notice of city parks and r
the following restrictions:
onsored events which take
vent type of sign in accordance
ter of the immediate surrounding area;
such a manner so as to create a hazardous or unsafe
It shall be unlawful to any part of this chapter. This chapter shall be enforced in
laws. In order to enforce the provisions of this chapter the City shall not be limited to any single
or exclusive remedy under the law. In addition, any person found violating any section of this
chapter will be subject to immediate removal from a city park, which may include but not be
limited to the issuance of a trespass warrant.
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Smoke-Free in New York
New Law Exten an to Parks an
ew Yorkers w i 1 1
soon have rea-
son to breathe
easier in parks, N beaches, and
pedestrian plazas: In early Feb-
ruary, a divided City Council
passed a bill banning smoking in
outdoor, public areas. Mayor Mi-
chael Bloomberg's official sign-
off followed in quick succession,
leaving smokers with less than
90 days to indulge themselves
in places like Times Square and
Central Park-not to mention
some 1,700 other parks and 14
miles of public beaches.
The ban positions New York City as a
leader in establishing public smoke-free
zones. Eight years ago the city was one of
the first to ban tobacco use in bars and res-
taurants. Taken together, both bans theo-
retically demarcate the majority of indoor
and outdoor public spaces as smoke-free
zones. The aim, according to a statement
Bloomberg issued shortly after the sign-
ing, was to promote public parks as "a
haven where one could escape the over-
crowded, noisy, and polluted streets."
The goals of the new law extend be-
yond tobacco use, however. The ban is
ultimately just one facet of Bloomberg's
ongoing campaign to improve the over-
all health of New Yorkers: The city also
recently passed laws requiring the re-
moval of trans-fats from restaurant food
and mandating the advertisement of nu-
tritional content on menus. Gale Brewer
(D-Manhattan), one of the sponsors of the
smoking ban, affirmed the logic of the
new law: "This will help New Yorkers be-
come healthier .' '
This is not to say that the law has met
with uniform approval. Though the city
council passed the bill with a 36-12 vote,
many of those with Psenting votes were
vehement in their opposition. The pri-
mary objections stemmed from fears
particular matter is being too in-
trusive " Many smokers far from
expressing a desire to quit, are
simply outraged by the inconve-
nience New York Citizens Lobby-
ing Against Smoker Harassment,
for instance, plans to organize an
outdoor "smoke-in" the same day
the law goes into effect
Opponents of the bill also cited
the impossibility of enforcement
Repeat violators, as of May 23, will
be subject to a $50 fine but any
such citations would be enforced
not by police, but by Parks Depart-
-Haley Adarns
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ert Jackson (D-Manhattan), for instance,
worried that the "government in this
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Implementing
Tobacco-Free Parks
in Local Communities
MOKING BANS ARE GAINING GREATER TRACTION in states and
local communities throughout the United States. According to
the American Nonsmokers Rights Foundation (ANRF), nearly
rent of the U.S. population is covered by some form of tobacco
or smoking ban.
Although bans on robacco use in such indoor
spaces as workplaces and restaurants often gain the
most attention, the number of bans in outdoor spac-
es, like parks, are increasing as well. ANRF reports
that nearly 1,900 localities in the United States restrict
smoking in outdoor spaces, including parks, beach-
es, and outdoor stadiums.
Park and recreation agencies are choosing to im-
plement smoking and tobacco bans for several im-
portant reasons. First, these bans help protect the
health of community members, particularly chil-
dren, in numerous ways. Reducing exposure to sec-
ondhand smoke is important for infants and young
children with immature immune systems. Second-
hand smoke essentially negates the positive effects
of engaging in outdoor activities. Additionally, when
children see adults smoking in public places, they
absorb a cultural attitude that smoking is acceptable.
Also, smoking- and tobacco-related waste contrib-
utes to a degradation of the environment in parks.
Cigarette butts, which are the most prevalent form
of litter on earth, never fully biodegrade and can be
accidentally ingested by young children and wild-
life. Furthermore, discarded smoking materials are
responsible for a significat number of fires in parks
each year. Finally, allowing smoking and tobacco use
in parks contradicts a basic philosophy of park and
recreation departments as providing healthy outdoor
living, fitness, and recreational activities.
Despite the strong reasons for implementing
smoking and tobacco bans, agencies can run into
significant hurdles in getting these bans in place.
The community, including citizens and elected of-
ficials, must support the ban. In some areas, com-
munity members are not supportive of these bans,
particularly in outdoor public
spaces, because they do not see
any harm from outdoor smok-
ing and perceive these bans as
an intrusion of government on
their rights. There are also con-
cerns about how these bans will
be enforced. Communities hesi-
tate to devote limited law enforce-
ment resources to policing these
bans, and they are also concerned
about what types of penalties of-
fenders will receive. In addition, certain states pre-
ampt the ability of local governments to regulate
smoking and tobacco use, making local-level smok-
ing bans difficult to implement.
Even with the difficulties inherent in passing reg-
ulations creating tobacco-free parks, many park and
recreation agencies have persevered and success-
fully implemented these bans. In Longview, Wash-
ington, a team of community leaders came together
to introduce a city-wide tobacco-free parks poli-
cy. They viewed this as a worthwhile goal despite
their awareness that a vocal minority of communi-
ty members saw these efforts as government intru-
sion into their personal freedoms and opposed the
spending of tax dollars on community health ini-
tiatives. The team presented their ideas to the city
council, which agreed to form an ad hoc commit-
tee to study the policy. The committee conducted
a survey of community members which contradict-
ed the views of the vocal minority who opposed the
policy; 89 percent of those surveyed supported ei-
ther a partial or complete tobacco ban in the local
parks. Based on these survey results, the committee
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Central Blvd
Timber Trace/Duncan Middle
PBC
PBC
City Park Tennis
Center
117 th Court N.
City Park and Tennis Center
Nature Trail
Amenities
•Tennis Center
•13 har tru clay courts. All lighted.
•1,200 Sq. Ft. Clubhouse
•Covered Patio
•City Park
•4 Full -Sized Basketball Courts. All Lighted
•2 Courts with four 8 ft rims; 2 Courts with four 10 ft rims.
•4 Racquetball/ 2 Handball Courts
•2 hard surface Tennis Courts
•Covered Tot Lot Playground
•Picnic Pavilion
•Restroom Facility
•1/8 mile nature trail
•Parking
City Park
City Park Fun Times
Tennis Center
Little Tennis Pros
Cardio Tennis
Future Outdoor Recreation
Facility Needs 2015 -2020
•Multipurpose Fields -football, soccer, rugby
•Playgrounds/Tot Lots
•Picnic Facilities
•Baseball/Softball Fields
•Golf -3 par/9 hole or 18 hole
•Bicycle Connectivity/Bicycle Trails
•Reference: 2008 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
Population Density 50,000 to 99,999 -Region X