HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2014-06-10 Item 2C - Discussion - Park Rules and RegulationsTO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Park Rules & Regulations
ISSUE
Discussion related to updating the City's Park Rules and Regulations.
BACKGROUND
The City's Park Rules and Regulations are covering in the Tukwila Municipal Code (12.08) and
were last updated in 1998. Staff is working with the Park Commission to update the code and is
seeking guidance from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee.
In addition to updating the sections currently in the code, we are also considering the following
areas:
a) No Golfing (except as designated at Foster Golf Course)
b) Noise
c) Bounce Houses, inflatables, etc. at parks
d) Hot Coals (disposal of)
e) Alcohol
f) Soliciting/Concessions
g) Overnight Camping
h) Parking (non-park use & overnight)
i) Trail Use (etiquette)
j) Urban Hunting/Foraging
k) Posting Information
I) Conduct
m) Smoking/Marijuana
The Park Commission will be meeting later this month to further discuss this item and hope to
bring recommendations forward to this committee this summer.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to provide guidance to the Parks Commission regarding parks
rules and regulations.
ATTACHMENTS
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