New Park Rules Effective March 31
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY March 19, 2018
CONTACT Jackie Lalor, Communications Project Administrator jlalor@redmond.gov 425-556-2209
Redmond, WA – After
an extensive public outreach effort, the City of Redmond will have new Park
Rules effective March 31, 2018.
Park Rules are the laws that address criminal
and civil behaviors on all City park and trail properties and are found in
Redmond Municipal Code Chapter 9.31. The
current set of Park Rules were last updated in 1994. To ensure community
amenities are safe, clean and welcoming, an interdepartmental team collected
public input and met with multiple community groups to better understand what
park users want to see and experience.
In
addition to many minor changes, the community overwhelmingly requested
smoke-free parks and trails. Smoking of all types, including vaping, is not allowed
in any city park or trail as of March 31.
For issues or questions in parks, users are
encouraged to contact Park Staff at 425-556-2300. Park staff and police
officers will work closely to first provide education and reminders on park
rules. For behavior or incidents that make you feel unsafe, or is a risk to
public safety or property, the public is encouraged to call 911 immediately.
To
find the full set of park rules and Frequently Asked Questions, check www.redmond.gov/parkrules.
For
questions and more information on this press release contact Jackie Lalor,
Communications Project Administrator, at jlalor@redmond.gov or 425-556-2209. This press release is available at www.redmond.gov.
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