1. The Transition to Smoke-free Parks at THPRD
2017 NRPA Annual Conference
Bob Wayt Director – Communications & Outreach

2. How the Smoke-free Movement Started
Advisory committee initiative
Graduate student study
Committee approved January 2013
All advisory committees: 95% support
2013 survey of district residents: 89% support
Surveyed 11 Oregon agencies that were already smoke-free
Staff decision to go for it

3. Public Outreach Two public meetings held Online survey
Social media posts
News releases/media coverage
No formal opposition
Surprise from The Oregonian

4. Presentations to the THPRD Board
First one by advisory committee (before outreach)
Provided rationale
Outlined public awareness campaign
Addressed enforcement issue
Included county health testimony
Lots of board engagement
Second presentation (after outreach)
One person testified
Approval to move forward

5. Implementation Stickers on park rules signs
Mix of communications media
That process continues
Example: announcements at concerts
Reliance on self-enforcement

6. Results and Lessons Learned
Overall, a smooth transition
Park Patrol contacts
1,171 verbal warnings
46 exclusions
Some for marijuana smoking
Lessons learned
Doing homework beforehand paid off
E-cigarette ban was good move
Educate, assist staff who smoke
Self-enforcement can work