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Parks and Recreation
Due to a change in Oregon law, the City has been advised to close Wennerberg Park because of the winter flooding. Previously, Oregon law (ORS 105, known as recreational immunity) provided that a landowner is not liable for injury, death, or property damage when their land is used for recreational purposes at no charge. This statute provides some protection to owners of recreational land.
However, recent Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court decisions have struck down some of the Legislature's recreational immunity statutes. Faced with the loss of this protection, Cities have been forced to make difficult decisions. After seeking advice from professionals and considering different options, the City has been advised to close areas where acts of nature, like flooding, cause conditions that increase the risk of injury. Carlton resources are not available to physically close and block all access to recreational areas and enforce this notice. All users of (entity) must follow all posted rules.
We encourage everyone to contact their state representative and encourage legislative changes to restore recreational immunity.