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Parks commission reviews proposed park rule and policy updates, including foraging, swimming ban and e‑bike speed limit
Summary
Commissioners reviewed proposed revisions to chapter 19 and consolidated park rules that add a foraging restriction, propose an ordinance banning swimming in city‑owned water bodies, add a park rule prohibiting firearms in parks and propose a 10 mph speed limit for bicycles and e‑bikes on park trails.
Parks staff presented proposed updates to Chapter 19 and a consolidated parks and recreation policy document on Sept. 18, recommending several substantive changes and housekeeping edits. The packet given to commissioners included marked‑up language and staff asked for commissioner feedback before legal review.
Key proposals staff described included adding “foraging of edible plants” to the list of prohibited damaging activities, adding a park rule to prohibit firearms in parks, greenways and recreational…
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