How does the Park impact private property?
The Park does not impact private property. Some property owners have been concerned that the Park Board would condemn their land for park use, or that the Park Board would control how and what they built on their property. To address these concerns, the Park Board adopted a Private Property Rights Protection Policy. The Park Board has pledged not to infringe on private property rights to achieve its goals and objectives. The Park Board will not condemn private property. The Park Board does not have “land use authority” and cannot regulate or impose restrictions on private property owners. The Park Board will not put trails on privately owned land without the property owner’s consent.
