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Woodland council narrows July 4 park access, approves ordinance setting 5 p.m. closure for city parks on July 4
Summary
Council approved a first-reading ordinance setting early park closure at 5 p.m. on July 4 to curb fireworks-related fires, trash and large gatherings at Horseshoe Lake Park; the measure passed with one councilmember voting no.
The Woodland City Council approved a first-reading ordinance June 2 that sets a uniform 5 p.m. closure time for all city parks on July 4, a move supporters say will reduce fireworks-related damage and the large, unsanctioned gatherings that overwhelmed Horseshoe Lake Park last year.
Mayor and staff described violent trashing, alcohol and fireworks at last year’s July 4 event at Horseshoe Lake Park, including a U-Haul loaded with fireworks and multiple incidents that required police intervention.…
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