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File #: 30800    Version: 1 Name: Slacklining in Parks and on Public Property
Type: Communication Status: Approved
File created: 7/2/2013 In control: PARKS LONG RANGE PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 1/29/2015
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Slacklining in Parks and on Public Property
Attachments: 1. 30800 Slack Lining Policy Park Commission.pdf, 2. 30800 Slack Lining Policy Recommended Changes.pdf, 3. 30800 Section 23-24.pdf, 4. 30800 Slack Lining Policy Draft 01-29-15.pdf, 5. Slack Lining Pilot Program Draft.pdf, 6. Slack Lining Policy Draft.pdf, 7. 30800 Slacklining Zellers Suggestion.pdf, 8. 30800 Zellers Suggestion.pdf
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Slacklining in Parks and on Public Property
 
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WHEREAS, Slacklining involves individuals balancing on a partially tensioned rope between two fixed anchor points; and
 
WHEREAS, Slacklining has become more commonly observed in the Parks system with most instances including the line being attached to trees; and
 
WHEREAS, the City Risk Manager and Parks staff have concerns about the safety of participants and other park users; and
 
WHEREAS, Parks and Forestry staff are concerned about the impact on the trees in parks being used as anchor points; and
 
WHEREAS, Parks staff recognizes that this issue requires further study and policy consideration.  
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Park Commissioners refers the issue of Slacklining in Parks and on Public Property to the Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee and the Long Range Planning Subcommittee for review and potential policy recommendations back to the Board of Park Commissioners.