Public asked to celebrate at parks without confetti-filled eggs

Melissa Luna
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso’s Parks and Recreation Department is reminding the public to keep parks clean as the Easter holiday weekend approaches.

The City says it has more than 300 parks and in previous years, it has taken departments three to four days to get rid of trash left behind due to Easter Sunday.

The City says to keep parks clean, additional trash bins will be placed at city parks and additional staff will be working through the weekend.

Park visitors are also encouraged to bring their trash bags and pick them up after Easter activities.

The City also urges the public to not use confetti-filled eggs as the confetti will get stuck in grass blades for months and will make it “impossible for work crews to remove and keep the park clean.”

The City says pets are always welcome at city parks. However, pet owners are reminded to pick up pet waste and keep pets on a leash.

The City has also provided the following rules when visiting city parks:

  • The simple rule “leave it better than you found it” applies to all park users

  • Vehicles are not allowed to drive on grass or landscaping

  • Trash should be put in a trash bag and left in a trash bin and not left in grocery bags or empty boxes on the ground

  • Charcoal should not be left on the ground, grass or by trees. Charcoal should be put in a proper receptacle and disposed of properly or taken home

  • Alcoholic beverages and smoking (including e-cigarettes) are not allowed

  • City ordinance violators should be reported to the police immediately

For more information on the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, visit ElPasoTexas.gov/parks.

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