Do tobacco-free parks infringe on or violate any of my civil and/or Constitutional rights?

No. This policy does not take away individuals’ rights to choose to smoke or use tobacco. Instead, it asks tobacco users to refrain from smoking and using tobacco while visiting City parks.

Tobacco-free policies for outdoor recreational facilities and events do not restrict people from using these facilities or attending these events; rather, they aim to ensure that tobacco users refrain from using tobacco for the period of time that they are using the parks. This protects the public health rights of community members, especially children, who are also using these parks and facilities.