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Sample Park Policy: <br />Owatonna, MN <br />CITY OF OWATONNA, MINNESOTA <br />Park & Recreation Department <br />540 West Hills Circle <br />Owatonna, MN 55060 <br />PARK 8 RECREATION DEPARTMENT POLICY STATEMENT <br />Subject: Use of tobacco products at Owatonna Park and Recreation Department <br />and Owatonna Youth Athletic Association youth events using Owatonna Park and <br />Recreation Department outdoor facilities. <br />Background: The Owatonna Park and Recreation Department believes that <br />tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging or watching youth <br />sports at City of Owatonna owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health <br />and can be offensive to those using such facilities. Furthermore the Owatonna <br />Park and Recreation Department believes that parents, leaders, coaches, and <br />officials are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle <br />choices they make. Also, cigarettes once consumed in public spaces are often <br />discarded on the ground, thus posing a risk to toddlers due to ingestion. <br />Section 1: Tobacco use is prohibited at outdoor youth recreation facilities owned <br />by the City of Owatonna to include Warsinski Outdoor skating facility, soccer fields, <br />football fields, baseball/softball fields, Lake Kohlmier beach, and playgrounds. <br />Tobacco products shall also be prohibited at the spectator areas, restrooms, and <br />concession areas of these facilities. Appropriate signage will be posted in all these <br />areas by the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department. <br />Section 2: Effective Date <br />This policy statement is effective upon the date of adoption. <br />Effective Date: December 11, 2001 <br />