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NEW POLICIES 70 Minnesota cities have tobacco-free park policies Anoka County becomes first county with a policy More and more Minnesota communities—representing nearly all parts of the state—have decided to eliminate tobacco use in their park systems based on requests from the community.Their decisions were based on several reasons:to protect the health of the community,to promote positive role modeling for youth,to preserve the beauty of their parks by reducing cigarette butt litter,and to recognize that public park and recreation areas should promote health and wellness.Below are summaries of each community's policy: Anoka County Policy:No tobacco use at county beaches,picnic areas,playgrounds,Bunker Beach Water Park, archery center,riding stables,Camp Salie and within 50 feet of park building entrances. Adoption date:7/12/2005 Location:northern Twin Cities suburbs Battle Lake Policy:No tobacco use at city parks, shelters,beaches,public swimming areas and the public lake access. Adoption date:6/14/05 Locationlpopulation: West Central Minnesota; 800 Dayton Policy:No tobacco use on city-owned park land,recreational facilities,city facilities,and open space. Adoption date:6/14/05 Locationlpopulation:NW suburbs; 5,000 Edina Policy:No tobacco use on all city-owned park property, including Centennial Lakes park and all city- owned golf courses Adoption date:8/17/04 Locationlpopulation:Minneapolis. suburb;48,000 Golden Valley Ordinance:No smoking at public parks and recreation facilities, including Brookview Golv Course. Adoption date: 10/19/04 Locationlpopulation:Minneapolis suburb;21,000 International Falls Ordinance:No tobacco use on city-owned property,including parks,buildings,and equipment,except for streets. Adoption date: 5/28/04 Locationlpopulation: far northern Minnesota;6,500 Maplewood Policy:No tobacco use on city-owned parkland,except for community center patio areas. Adoption date: 1/24/05 Locationlpopulation: St.Paul suburb;35,600 Rock County Policy:No tobacco use at county worksites and recreational sites. Adoption date: 5/18/04 Location: far SW comer of Minnesota All communities have received tobacco-free signs from Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation to help enforce their policies and are working with local tobacco control advocates to develop additional ideas for publicizing their policies to community members.