Vaping also prohibited in Waupaca parks
By Angie Landsverk
Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is banned in city of Waupaca parks.
The ban also includes the River Ridge Trail system, city square and Waupaca Recreation Center’s green space and parking lots.
The city square is the area around City Hall, including the green space, parking lot on its east side and sidewalks around it.
The common council unanimously approved the ordinance when it met on Nov. 5.
All council members were present.
The ordinance goes into effect with its publication on Thursday, Nov. 14.
However, with the ground already freezing this fall, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Whitman said education about the new ordinance and posting of signage is planned for next spring.
Ald. Paul Hagen asked if the ordinance also prohibits people from smoking or vaping in vehicles parked in the parks.
City Attorney Tom Hart said it does.
Police Chief Brian Hoelzel said the fine for smoking in prohibited places is $263.50.
City parks and recreation areas
• South Park at 921 S. Main St.
• Bowersox Park at 490 Lakeside Parkway.
• Brainard’s Bridge Park at 711 Bailey St.
• Rotary Riverview Park at 100 Cooper St.
• Riverside Park at 1600 Royalton St.
• Boyer Park at 502 Granite St.
• Lakemen Field at 1211 Michigan St.
• Poehlman Park at 215 Willard St.
• Rasmussen Park at 129 Water St.
• River Ridge Natural Area at 1998 Godfrey Drive.
• Waupaca Eco Park at 1534 Webster Way.
• Schwenn-Lions Park at 108 N. Division St.
• Shambeau Park/Quarry Trail at 879 N. Oak St.
• Washington Street Park at 420 N. Washington St.
• Waupaca Recreation Center at 407 School St.
• Waupaca city square at 111 S. Main St.
• River Ridge Trail system.