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Commission narrows park smoking rule: no smoking or vaping within 100 feet of playgrounds and pavilions
Summary
After debate and a Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee review, the commission approved revised park rules that prohibit smoking and vaping within 100 feet of play areas and pavilions, a compromise meant to protect children and reduce litter while allowing designated areas away from primary park activity.
The City Commission on April 8 adopted revised park rules that restrict smoking and vaping inside city parks by prohibiting those activities within 100 feet of play areas and pavilions.
Parks Director Karchowsky and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee had previously reviewed a broader prohibition; the advisory committee ultimately forwarded the original no‑smoking/no‑vaping recommendation but acknowledged commissioners’ concerns and community feedback. The mayor proposed, and commissioners…
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