The Mayor and Council have determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Hagerstown to prohibit the use of any tobacco products in City owned parks, and effective January 1, 2019 the use of any tobacco products or the use of electronic cigarettes is prohibited in all City of Hagerstown parks.

This prohibition does not apply to the Municipal Golf Course or Municipal Stadium. The sign (at right) will be posted concerning this prohibition. A violator of this section could face any applicable civil or criminal penalties and may be issued a Letter of No Trespass and be prohibited from entering onto City of Hagerstown park properties.