Save our Parks & Rec Program
A petition from residents of The Village of Weston, Ohio.
1 The Petition
What we're asking for
The Issue
On April 20, 2026, the Weston Village Council voted 4–2 to rescind the Parks and Recreation governing document established on August 7, 2023 — a document with a proven track record of success when supported by the council. This action effectively dissolves the existing legal framework for our village's parks programming and oversight. That document provides a framework for willing volunteers to ensure the continued success of our community traditions and volunteer-led events.
The document in question
Read the Parks & Recreation governing document the Council voted to rescind.
View the document Download PDFThe Ask
We, the undersigned residents of the Village of Weston, respectfully request that Village Council maintain or reinstate the previous Parks & Recreation document without changes.
Weston's Parks & Recreation events have long been supported by the community and funded through public resources for decades. These events bring residents together, strengthen community pride, and help attract new families to our village.
Proposed changes to the document at the committee level risk causing significant delays — potentially several months — in planning and executing events. Additionally, uncertainty around revisions may impact whether volunteer-led events can continue in the same capacity, or at all.
While the Parks department receives approximately $10,000 across a dozen line items, many of these — such as insurance premiums, port-a-potties, and electrical service — fall under the management of Village Personnel, not the board. Park maintenance likewise remains under the control of the Village Administrator. The budget allocated for these activities represents only a very small fraction of overall Village spending, while providing meaningful benefits to the community.
We urge Village Council to reinstate the previous document and continue supporting the structure that has successfully served Weston residents for years.
Weston's Parks & Recreation events have long been supported by the community and funded through public resources for decades. These events bring residents together, strengthen community pride, and help attract new families to our village.
Proposed changes to the document at the committee level risk causing significant delays — potentially several months — in planning and executing events. Additionally, uncertainty around revisions may impact whether volunteer-led events can continue in the same capacity, or at all.
While the Parks department receives approximately $10,000 across a dozen line items, many of these — such as insurance premiums, port-a-potties, and electrical service — fall under the management of Village Personnel, not the board. Park maintenance likewise remains under the control of the Village Administrator. The budget allocated for these activities represents only a very small fraction of overall Village spending, while providing meaningful benefits to the community.
We urge Village Council to reinstate the previous document and continue supporting the structure that has successfully served Weston residents for years.