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Residents raise noise and fire-safety concerns at Glenn Otto Park; staff points to code compliance and contracted rangers

5415785 · July 18, 2025
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A local resident told the Parks Advisory Committee that loud amplified music and open flames on the Glenn Otto Park beaches are frequent and sometimes dangerous; staff urged residents to report violations to Troutdale Code Compliance and said contract rangers can cite decibel and other violations.

A Troutdale resident said loud amplified music and unattended open fires on the Glenn Otto Park beaches are frequent enough to affect family visits and raise fire-safety concerns, and committee members and staff discussed enforcement options at the July 16 meeting.

Resident Josh Finley said he visits Glenn Otto Park frequently with his young daughter and described repeated occurrences of "amplified music being played, very often very loudly," mostly on the beach areas. He asked whether amplified music could be restricted. Finley also raised the…

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