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City of New Brighton Parks & Recreation Department <br />New Brighton, MN <br />EM <br />Subject: Prohibition of tobacco product use in the City of New Brighton's park <br />system. <br />Purpose: In order to protect the health and welfare of our citizens and park <br />visitors, the New Brighton Parks & Recreation Department prohibits the use of <br />tobacco products on City -owned park land, park facilities, and open space. <br />Policy: No person shall use tobacco products on City -owned park land, park <br />facilities, and open space except according to the following exemptions. <br />1 At Brightwood Hills Golf Course except during exclusively youth <br />activities. <br />2. At the Family Service Center's designated smoking areas. <br />3. At Neighborhood Center patios and picnic pavilions during private <br />events. <br />Implementation: The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco -Free park policy is <br />through voluntary compliance. <br />1 Signs shall be posted at all City -owned parks, recreation facilities, <br />and open space. <br />2. City staff will make periodic observations of recreation facilities and <br />park land to monitor for compliance. <br />3. A community education program will be implemented to assist in <br />enforcing this policy. <br />4. Athletic associations that utilize City -owned facilities must commit <br />to enforcing this policy during all scheduled activities. <br />Adoption date: 5/27/03 <br />