Washington County Parks in violation of 6120

**DaveyC** · May 9th, 2010, 04:14 PM

So, I was taking a stroll through Mingo Park the other day, and I decided to stop and look at the park rules.

At the very bottom was this message

Possession or discharge of any firearm, bow and arrow, or any other deadly weapon prohibited.

Who do I write to and what do I do to get his fixed. This needs to be changed soon, especially since Westmoreland County recently started to change this violation.

**Azzy** · May 9th, 2010, 04:24 PM

Courthouse Square100 West Beau Street
Suite 101
Washington, PA 15301
Primary Phone: 724-228-6867

Jeffrey J. Donahue
Superintendent of Recreation
Primary Phone: 724-228-6867

Kevin Garrison
Superintendent of Parks
Primary Phone: 724-258-2958

http://www.co.washington.pa.us/maind...px?menuDept=21

**gnbrotz** · May 9th, 2010, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Azzy

Courthouse Square100 West Beau Street
Suite 101
Washington, PA 15301
Primary Phone: 724-228-6867

Jeffrey J. Donahue
Superintendent of Recreation
Primary Phone: 724-228-6867

Kevin Garrison
Superintendent of Parks
Primary Phone: 724-258-2958

http://www.co.washington.pa.us/maind...px?menuDept=21

It is not likely that either of those individuals can actually set or change policy. You will probably need to address the County Commissioners and have them modify whatever ordinance regulates the area and includes the unlawful prohibition.

**andrewjs18** · May 9th, 2010, 05:15 PM

you could also go to one of the township meetings and bring it up there when they ask for public questions/comments/concerns. that's how we brought up 1 of the park violations here in Delaware County.

**gnbrotz** · May 9th, 2010, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by andrewjs18

you could also go to one of the township meetings and bring it up there when they ask for public questions/comments/concerns. that's how we brought up 1 of the park violations here in Delaware County.

If the prohibition was put in place by the county, a board of township supervisors will not have the authority to take any action. The body that enacted any measure is the one that must make the changes, so finding out who controls the park in question is key.

**andrewjs18** · May 9th, 2010, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by gnbrotz

If the prohibition was put in place by the county, a board of township supervisors will not have the authority to take any action. The body that enacted any measure is the one that must make the changes, so finding out who controls the park in question is key.

didn't notice it was a county issue until I reread the OP.