San Antonio Bans Smoking In River Walk Beginning In June

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The city of San Antonio will ban all smoking and tobacco products starting June 1st.

The places that will be banned are:

-All city parks
-River Walk
-Market Square
-La Villita
-Greenway Trails

"By adopting this policy, San Antonio is helping reduce the rate of tobacco use in the community and is demonstrating that our parks and public plazas are where people go to improve their fitness and enjoy nature," says Director of San Antonio Parks and Rec Department Xavier Urrutia.