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/L4-/ Elk River Parks and Recreation Tobacco-Free Parks System Policy (Adopted May 17, 2010) (Adopted March 2016) 1. Guideline Statement The City of Elk River Parks and Recreation Tobacco-Free Policy is designed to protect the health,welfare, and safety of our park patrons. Our organization is committed to the quality of life for all residents, therefore,we believe that: • Tobacco product and electronic cigarette use in the proximity of children,youth and adults engaging in or watching recreational activities does not promote a positive healthy lifestyle. • Our organization strives to offer the public park facilities that are clean and family friendly. Tobacco products consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus posing a risk of ingestion to toddlers and causing a litter problem. • As parents,leaders, coaches, and officials,we are thought of as role models. Use of tobacco and electronic cigarettes by role models has a negative effect on youth. 2. Policy Statement The City of Elk River does not allow the use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes on City-owned park land,recreational facilities, and open space. Open space is defined as undeveloped park land. 3. Compliance Procedures The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco-Free parks and recreation policy is through voluntary compliance: • Appropriate City-owned park land,recreational facilities, and open space will have signage posted. • City staff will meet with activity organizations and/or leaders or coaches to discuss the policy and then distribute flyers with the "Tobacco Free" regulations. • City staff will make periodic observations of activity sites to monitor compliance.