Maple Grove, MN Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Penalty
- Petty misdemeanor
- Covered areas
- All outdoor park property citywide
- Exemption
- Designated smoking areas only
- Adopted
- August 7, 2023
Summary
Maple Grove makes it a petty misdemeanor to smoke or vape anywhere on city park property, including outdoor recreational facilities and gathering spaces, unless the area is specially designated for smoking.
It shall be a petty misdemeanor for a person to smoke or vape on park property as defined in this section.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
The city bans smoking and vaping across all outdoor and open-air park property in Maple Grove, Hennepin County, including recreational facilities and gathering spaces owned, managed, or controlled by the city, to limit second-hand smoke exposure for children, seniors, and people with chronic health conditions. "Smoke or vape" covers combustion or inhalation of tobacco products and electronic delivery devices under state law. Specially designated or permitted smoking areas are exempt. Anyone caught smoking or vaping on covered park property is guilty of a petty misdemeanor under Maple Grove City Code § 20-119.
Violations & Fines
Smoking or vaping on park property outside a designated area is a petty misdemeanor, punishable by a fine under Minn. Stat. § 609.02 and city code § 1-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I smoke a cigarette on a bench at a Maple Grove park?
Does the ban cover vaping too?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Maple Grove
Compare Maple Grove to another location·View the Minnesota public conduct overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.