Smoking in Parks

This is the national debate, not a verdict.

Smoke- and vape-free park policies.

Results:Low

High

(2-32)

Stuck: 141Active debate: 7

Where it is moving

Lewis, New York

Active debate

Aug 12, 20261 resultcity

Town board adopts tobacco-free parks policy after park improvement proposal

Moonachie, New Jersey

Active debate

Jul 23, 20261 resultcity

Moonachie adopts ordinances banning smoking in parks and e‑bikes in recreational areas

Hampton Township, Pennsylvania

Active debate

Jul 23, 20261 resultcity

Council adopts 'Young Lungs at Play' voluntary parks policy; enforcement to rely on signage and social norms

Bird Island, Minnesota

Active debate

Jul 14, 20261 resultcity

Council considers tobacco- and vape-free parks policy; splash pad recommended as first site

Olivia, Minnesota

Active debate

Jul 8, 20262 resultscity

Hampton, Pennsylvania

Active debate

Jul 8, 20261 resultcity

Park signs proposed after complaints of smoking near ball fields; "Young Lungs at Play" resolution on July 22 agenda

Kittanning, Pennsylvania

Active debate

Jul 6, 20261 resultcity

Council adopts wellness resolution banning smoking in borough parks

East Peoria, Illinois

Stuck

May 19, 20261 resultcity

East Peoria council bans smoking, e-cigarettes in Levee Park

Homestead City, Florida

Stuck

Apr 30, 20261 resultcity

Homestead adopts smoke‑free parks ordinance after health testimony

Pomona Park, Florida

Stuck

Apr 14, 20261 resultcity

Youth presenters urge Pomona Park to consider tobacco-free parks

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Stuck

Apr 7, 20261 resultcity

Fort Myers Beach sends smoking-and-vaping-in-parks ordinance to May 4 second reading after public comment on litter and health

Orange, California

Stuck

Mar 17, 20262 resultscity

Village of Biscayne Park, Florida

Stuck

Mar 3, 20261 resultcounty

Biscayne Park commissioners advance smoking ban in parks and adopt synthetic‑turf guidelines on first reading

LaPorte County, Indiana

Stuck

Feb 18, 20261 resultcounty

Council adopts revised smoke-free policy for city-owned buildings after public debate

Kissimmee, Florida

Stuck

Feb 17, 20261 resultcity

Kissimmee adopts tobacco‑free parks ordinance after students' testimony

Palm Springs, California

Stuck

Jan 27, 20261 resultcity

Commission approves Blue Zones no-smoking signs in parks with wording and design changes

Keystone Heights, Florida

Stuck

Jan 6, 20261 resultcity

Council approves first reading of parks smoking ban ordinance and adopts updated pavilion fees and usage limits

Marble Falls, Texas

Stuck

Jan 6, 20261 resultcity

Council adopts ordinance banning smoking and vaping in city parks; 5-1 vote

Palatka, Florida

Stuck

Dec 12, 20251 resultcity

Commission approves multiple local ordinances including short-term rental rules and a smoking ban in parks

Sonoma City, California

Stuck

Dec 11, 20254 resultscity