INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: June 23, 2025
Subject: Use of County Parks Policy
Submitted For: Warren Lai, Director
Department: Public Works Department
Referral No: IOC 25/
Referral Name: Parks Policy
Presenter: Rochelle Johnson
Contact: Rochelle.johnson@pw.cccounty.us
Referral History:
The County Ordinance Code includes parks use restrictions, hours of use, and required permits, however there is not a comprehensive County policy that includes all park rules. At the June 10, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Public Works Director recommended a referral to this committee to develop a parks use policy.
Referral Update:
Public Works and County Counsel staff researched other public agencies’ park policies and developed the draft policy for Internal Operations Committee review. The draft policy includes references to rules already codified in the County Ordinance Code.
Approval of the parks policy will assist County staff with communicating all park rules in one document and eliminate confusion for park users. The Public Works Department will be responsible for the park policy, communicating the policy to park users, and will work with the appropriate department when enforcement concerns arise.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER draft policy on use of County parks and PROVIDE direction to the Public Works Department on any revisions to the policy for future consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact associated with a policy.
Attachment:
Draft Use of County Parks Policy