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Resident urges action on amplified music near Klamath Falls Children’s Water Park
Summary
During public comment, George Tyson told the council amplified music near Eleventh and Main and the Children’s Water Park reaches levels that drown out normal conversation and prevent parents from hearing their children, and he said code enforcement and police have been engaged.
A Klamath Falls resident urged the City Council on Monday to address loud amplified music near the Children’s Water Park at Eleventh and Main.
George Tyson told the council the amplified sound can exceed "over a 110 decibels" and said that loud music prevents parents from hearing children or communicating on the park grounds. "What's really important to me is that a parent can communicate with their child at a water park easily without yelling," Tyson said, arguing that amplified music can create safety risks because parents may not hear a child calling for help.
Tyson said administration, the police chief and code enforcement were aware of the situation and that officers and code enforcement had been responsive during recent weekends. "Code enforcement was good. It's nice to see him on a Saturday," Tyson said.
Mayor Carol Westfall closed public comment after no other speakers submitted forms. The council did not take formal action on the noise complaint at the meeting; Tyson's comments were recorded for staff follow-up.
