Summary
The board finally adopted the Chapter 97 parks ordinance, allowing bows and arrows only when transported in a case or by special permit.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Park users seeking consistent rules.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners Meeting Information - Aug 3, 2026
The board finally adopted the Chapter 97 parks ordinance, allowing bows and arrows only when transported in a case or by special permit.
Board of Commissioners Meeting Information - Jun 15, 2026
A parks ordinance rewrite bans big knives, bows, and long guns in parks — but deliberately leaves handguns permitted. An exception for archery instruction will be added before the July vote.
Board of Commissioners Meeting Information - Apr 6, 2026
The county's first parks ordinance is in the works, but the weapons section hit a snag — Commissioner Patton wants the concealed-carry and knife language rewritten before it comes back.
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