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Green Bay, WI Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Shelter buffer
10 feet, no smoking
Bay Beach Amusement Park
rides, pavilion, depot banned
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
smoking banned sitewide
Enforcement
ejection under § 28-4(j)

Summary

Smoking is banned inside and within 10 feet of every City park shelter and facility, plus specific spots at Bay Beach Amusement Park and the entire Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.

(l)Smoking. Smoking is prohibited as follows:(1)In all City park shelters and facilities and within ten feet of such shelters and facilities.(2)At the following locations at Bay Beach Amusement Park:a.On any amusement ride or attraction;b.In the pavilion, train depot, any concession stand, or ticket booth; andc.The paved areas surrounding said amusement rides and attractions, ticket booths, and concession stands.(3)At all locations at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.(m)Occupancy of City Deck. No person shall obstruct or cause to be obstructed in any manner any portion of City Deck except for an emergency without first obtaining a permit from the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry or a designated representative. Any portion of City Deck that is obstructed by such permit shall be delineated, if required, in accordance with this Code. Such permit shall be immediately revoked by the Director for noncompliance. (Code 1984, § 25.04; Ord. No. 40-98; Ord. No. 18-09; Ord. No. 17-10; Ord. No. 36-20, §§ 1, 2, 10-20-2020; Ord. No. 05-22, § 1, 3-1-2022; Ord. No. 12-24, § 2, 5-21-2024; Ord. No. 30-24, § 1, 1-21-2025; Ord. No. 34-25, § 1, 11-17-2025)

Full Breakdown

Section 28-4(l) prohibits smoking in all City park shelters and facilities and within ten feet of them. At Bay Beach Amusement Park, smoking is additionally banned on rides and attractions, inside the pavilion, train depot, concession stands, and ticket booths, and on the paved areas surrounding those features. Smoking is prohibited everywhere within the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, regardless of proximity to any structure.

Violations & Fines

Chapter 28 sets no smoking-specific fine; violators are subject to ejection from City parks under Section 28-4(j) and the general forfeiture schedule in Section 1-6.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke on an open lawn in a Green Bay park?
Yes, away from shelters and facilities the ban doesn't apply, except at the Wildlife Sanctuary where it's banned everywhere.
Is smoking allowed near a park pavilion?
No - smoking is banned inside park shelters and facilities and within ten feet of them under Section 28-4(l)(1).

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