Guns in Parks question.

[vontar]

Is a Green way the same as a park?

 

I know Oak Ridge has both Parks and Greenways.

 

Both had and still have the no guns signs.  I don't think they will ever come down.  I know the laws says my permit is my defense against them. 

 

Anyways is a greenway considered a park?

 

Based on this from their facebook, I assume they are considered parks, but I just don't want to assume to much.

 

"Oak Ridge, TN Greenways are linear parks or open spaces established along natural corridors that provide quiet walkways and bike paths for the community."

 

I haven't used Oak Ridge parks much and there is at least 1 park that is on DOE property that they allow the public in.  I don't think that one is covered by the guns in park. (Clark Park, also know as Carbide Park).  I think they city is trying to take over ownership though.

[Oh Shoot]

Is a Green way the same as a park?

 

For purposes of the 39-17-1311, it is certainly "property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government, or instrumentality thereof, for recreational purposes." (so that may well cover the DOE property also).

 

As far as exact definition in the statute:

 

"For the purposes of this section, a "greenway" means an open-space area following a natural or man-made linear feature designed to be used for recreation, transportation, conservation, and to link services and facilities. A greenway is a paved, gravel-covered, woodchip covered, or wood-covered path that connects one greenway entrance with another greenway entrance. In the event a greenway traverses a park that is owned or operated by a county, municipality or instrumentality thereof, the greenway shall be considered a portion of that park unless designated otherwise by the local legislative body. Except as provided in this part, the definition of a greenway in this section shall not be applicable to any other provision of law."

 

Thing is, under the statute, parks are not the only recreational properties covered, so I see no way greeenways are not under this umbrella, whether they go through an actual park boundary or not.

 

- OS

Edited July 2, 2015 by Oh Shoot

[vontar]

Thanks for the reply on the Greenways. That sounds right.  This weekend may be the first time I have stepped foot in the City Park in a very long time.

 

The DOE clark Park is currently owned by Federal I believe. 

Last I knew the city was considering taking over it.  I will try to follow up and see if there is any updates.  I went one of the meetings last year on it.

Edited July 2, 2015 by vontar

[runco]

I thought I read somewhere the signs do not have to come down. 

[dawgdoc]

I thought I read somewhere the signs do not have to come down. 

 

They don't have to come down or change until part of regular maintenance, which could be never for some signs.  So if a vandal destroys a sign, then it doesn't get replaced.  Otherwise, they get to leave them up until the "maintenance" happens.