Edgewater Park (Cleveland Metroparks)

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This sub-forum is strictly for the purpose of submitting of, and status updates related to, ORC 9.68 compliance. This could mean park bans, open carry bans, or anything that is a compliance issue. Note the format in which original threads were created. We'll track each individual case here and post updates if assistance is needed, etc. You may start a new thread here to notify us of a non-compliant scenario. Please try to research contact information for each city, village, etc, Email, fax, and postal addresses are great. Digital photos of infractions (Signs) are ideal. With limited exceptions this is NOT a discussion forum.

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Edgewater Park (Cleveland Metroparks)

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Multiple gunbuster signs have appeared this summer at Edgewater Park, at the entrance to the beach area. Apparently they think that, because they are selling alcohol at the public beach, they can/must prohibit concealed carry there.
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Cleveland governmental entities are certainly slow to let go of their predilections for unlawful firearms regulations, aren't they?
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Re: Edgewater Park (Cleveland Metroparks)

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What's the precise wording on that sign? It seems to be missing about half of the standard gunbuster language. Since this is owned by the Cleveland Metroparks system I know they have the proper signage to be posted when it's required. My point being I wonder if this is some sneaky, modified sign that attempts to warn of the perils of carrying in a liquor establishment.
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No. They've got one of those "liquor establishment" signs too, but this is the kind of sign the Metroparks posts on their buildings. Sorry it's not a clearer picture, but I didn't want to be too conspicuous about taking it, because, after all, I was carrying.
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Interesting - that's not the sign required to be posted on government facilities. Not that using that sign would make it any more or less legal, but still interesting.
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The wording is not critical, as per R.C. 2923.1212...
...a sign that contains a statement in substantially the following form: "Unless otherwise authorized by law, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code, no person shall knowingly possess, have under the person's control, convey, or attempt to convey a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance onto these premises."...
The only issue here is that the facility is a city-owned park and cannot be posted.

Is there a liquor license issued to that park?
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There must be, because there are signs prohibiting bringing outside liquor into the park, and signs prohibiting people from taking alcohol out of the beach area into the rest of the park. The concession stand also has the standard sign prohibiting guns where liquor is sold.
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They serve alcohol at the huge Thursday concerts and other events. The consumption area is roped off and those signs are at the borders of those areas.
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MyWifeSaidYes wrote:The only issue here is that the facility is a city-owned park and cannot be posted.
Just to be clear, ownership is a bit weird when it comes to Edgewater park. The park is owned by the city of Cleveland, however it is leased to the Cleveland Metroparks system, another governmental entity separate from the city and the county. The Metroparks handles day to day affairs.

They probably set it up this way with you in mind. Cleveland will refer you to the Metroparks. The Metroparks will refer you to Cleveland. :D

As far as the liquor license goes, it seems to be held by the Metroparks and not some private, contracted out entity (which might be their excuse for posting).

Permit Number: 07710350070
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS CLEVELAND METRO PARK DISTRICT
DBA EDGEWATER BEACH EATS & TREATS
7600 MEMORIAL SHOREWAY
CLEVELAND, OH
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We need some teeth in ORC 9.68. Florida did pretty well with theirs, individual council persons and such can be fined up to like $5000. Must be paid out of their own pocket. So far that's survived court challenge. Ohio should go a little better and specify shooting the city law director, solicitor, etc. in the face. :twisted: Signs would be gone instantly.
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Brian D. wrote:We need some teeth in ORC 9.68. Florida did pretty well with theirs, individual council persons and such can be fined up to like $5000. Must be paid out of their own pocket. So far that's survived court challenge. Ohio should go a little better and specify shooting the city law director, solicitor, etc. in the face. :twisted: Signs would be gone instantly.
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I just fully believe that whoever green lights putting the signs up knows they are illegal, but doesn't care because they won't be punished.
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Re: Edgewater Park (Cleveland Metroparks)

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Bottom line: What's the best way to let them know they can't do this?
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westside wrote:Bottom line: What's the best way to let them know they can't do this?
Carry. Get arrested. Win in court.
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