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City of Shoreview, Minnesota <br /> Parks and Recreation Department <br /> Tobacco-Free Park Policy <br /> Subject: Prohibition of tobacco product use in the City of Shoreview's park system. <br /> Purpose: In order to protect the health and welfare of our citizens and park visitors, the <br /> Shoreview Parks and Recreation Department prohibits the use of tobacco products on City- <br /> owned parkland, park facilities, and open space. <br /> Policy: No person shall use tobacco products on City-owned parkland,park facilities, and open <br /> space except according to the following exemptions. <br /> 1. At the Community Center's designated smoking areas. <br /> 2. At the outdoor areas of the Commons Park pavilion during private events. <br /> Implementation: The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco-Free park policy is through voluntary <br /> compliance. <br /> 1. Signs shall be posted at all City-owned parks, recreation facilities, and open space. <br /> 2. City staff will make periodic observations of recreation facilities and parkland to monitor <br /> for compliance. <br /> 3. A community education program will be implemented to assist in enforcing this policy. <br /> 4. Athletic associations that utilize City—owned facilities must commit to enforcing this <br /> policy. <br /> Adoption date: May 3, 2004 <br />