From City of Lubbock:
The City of Lubbock's Parks and Recreation
Department is lifting the ban on the use of fuel-driven electrical generators
and outdoor grilling in all City parks.
With recent fire concerns, the City of
Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department and the Lubbock Fire Department want
you to be safe when using grills in our city parks. Here are some safety
tips to remember when grilling:
- Grills - Campfires are NOT allowed
in any city park. Use only permanent grills located in the parks or a
self-contained, off the ground charcoal or propane grill.
- Pick a safe area - Place the grill
on a flat surface in a well-ventilated area away from overhangs, park shelters,
low hanging bushes, fences and shrubbery. Keep children and pets away from the
grill when in use.
- Handle charcoal carefully - Use only
the amount of charcoal needed. Do not overfill. Never add lighter
fluid directly to hot coals since flames could travel up the fluid stream and
cause an explosion. Never use gasoline or kerosene to start a fire.
Use proper utensils for safe handling of food and coals.
- Putting out the fire - Make sure
that all charcoal is completely cool to the touch before leaving a park
grill. If possible, allow the coals to burn out completely before dousing
with water. For portable, self-contained grills, also insure that coals
are completely cooled before transporting grill in a vehicle. Dispose of cold
ashes in an appropriate receptacle. Do not throw on the ground. Do
not put hot coals into park trash cans.
- Don't litter! - Take care of your parks! Please pick up all trash
and place it into park trash cans before you leave the area.
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