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Residents raise concerns after photos of families at Lions Park; council suggests noninvasive counts
Summary
Residents reported neighbors photographing families and children at Lions Park without permission; council members recommended more courteous approaches and possible anonymous counts or journal entries to document park use rather than circulating photos of minors.
Residents told the council that someone had been photographing people, including children, at Lions Park without asking permission, prompting unease among parents and park users. Council members discussed the difference between photographing people in public (which is generally legal) and the community impact of minors being identifiable in images circulated without consent.
One council member said they would speak with nearby neighbors who might be taking pictures; another suggested alternative, less intrusive documentation methods such as daily journal entries, counting visitors and noting activities or talking with adult group organizers rather than sharing identifiable photos.
Speakers acknowledged the legal reality that public-space photography is typically allowed but said community expectations and sensitivity around minors justify courtesy and restraint. A volunteer agreed to talk to neighbors and encourage practices that respect privacy while still documenting park usage data.
Council did not propose an ordinance; the immediate outcome was that a volunteer would contact nearby residents and report back with findings and recommendations.
