MIAMI, FLA. – Tobacco Free Florida in Miami-Dade County congratulates the City of Doral on the successful implementation of a tobacco free parks and recreation ordinance. This new ordinance will protect our children’s health, support tobacco users who want to quit, and keep our community clean. The passage of a zoning ordinance that prohibits Mobile Tobacco Retailers from parking in or around any parks within the city further reinforces Doral's commitment to maintaining clean and safe public spaces. These initiatives enhance the community’s wellbeing. The City of Doral is prioritizing public health and taking decisive action to keep our community smokefree and clean.

Tobacco free spaces support our community in many ways. These spaces improve health by providing fewer opportunities for youth to start smokingand reducing secondhand smoke exposure. Across the nation, cigarettes are by far the most littered item in the country. These ordinances help lower cigarette litter, encourage people to make healthy choices, and increase quit attempts.

If you’re interested in these benefits for your municipality, Tobacco Free Florida can help. Contact the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County to learn more, at 305-278-0442.