Coral Gables, FL Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Covered areas
- All city parks & rec facilities
- Includes
- Vaping, e-cigarettes, hookah
- Excludes
- Unfiltered cigars
- Signage required
- At every park entrance
- Adopted
- Ord. No. 2022-70 (Dec. 2022)
Summary
Coral Gables bans smoking and vaping in every city park and recreational facility, enforced through posted no-smoking signage at each entrance.
(b)Prohibition of smoking in parks.(1)Smoking and vaping is prohibited in all parks and recreational facilities operated by the city.(c)Other requirements and prohibitions.(1)The community recreation director or his/her designee shall post at least one clear, conspicuous "No Smoking or Vaping" sign at each point of ingress to each city park or recreation facility.(d)Compliance and enforcement. This section shall be enforced in accordance with the relevant provisions of this chapter, Code, or state law. (Ord. No. 2022-70, § 2, 12-13-2022)
Secs. 42-42—42-68. - Reserved.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Fee Schedule: Supplement 2 | Zoning Code: Supplement 1 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
City Code Sec. 42-41 prohibits smoking and vaping in all parks and recreational facilities operated by Coral Gables. The definition of "smoking" is broad: lighted tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vape pens, hookah, and marijuana all count, though unfiltered cigars are carved out per state law. The parks and recreation director must post a "No Smoking or Vaping" sign at every point of ingress to each park or recreation facility.
Violations & Fines
Enforced under the general penalty provisions of the parks chapter and state law; violations can be cited as misdemeanor offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
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