A community fire department approached our park asking for permission on using an unused/undeveloped section of our property for firefighter training. Basically it would entail setting objects on fire with non-chemical, natural accelerants (straw) and putting it out. Other activity might be water rescue training. Three or four area fire departments would use this site as well.
This is a small section of a 37 acre marsh/woodland near a small town. The land is currently undeveloped and not in use. The town, which donated the land to us, has no problem with this use. The park commissioners have no problems with it use. However there is a statute that says that a park cannot be used for any other purpose than as a park. Any feedback? Karen Kelley Director Marion County Park District (740) 223-4161 ofc
