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The article discusses efforts by convicted sex offender David Standley to challenge an ordinance passed by the Town of Woodfin, North Carolina, which prohibits his usage of public parks in the town. Standley's claim that the town is unconstitutionally limiting his recreational opportunities is discussed, noting that the claim was found to be inaccurate by a trial court and the North Carolina Supreme Court.

The article looks at several legal cases in which the implementation of video surveillance systems, intended to deter crime, have instead resulted in the violation of Fourth Amendment rights in areas where privacy is expected. One case discussed involves physical education teachers who felt that hidden cameras installed within their staff office violated their rights against unreasonable searches.

The article reports on the discrimination case of The Committee Concerning Community Improvement v. City of Modesto. The plaintiffs of the case accuse the Stanislaus County of California of violating the Equal Protection Clause and Section 1983 of federal civil rights law as they have denied services to parks in Latino neighborhoods that other predominantly white neighborhoods have.

The article discusses a court case in which the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was sued for negligence after a child fell into a campfire ring at Goliad State Park and was burned. The plaintiff maintained that the Department failed to inspect the campsite and maintain the campfire ring. The court examined the issue of landowner liability and determined that the Department was not responsible for protecting users from obvious conditions such as the presence of live coals in a campfire ring.

The article focuses on the laws that apply to age-appropriate playground guidelines. The case of Ossip v. Village Bd. Of Hastings-On-Hudson, 2006 NY Slip Op 52005 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., 2006) is mentioned. Muriel Ossip was under her mother's supervision when she fell from a set of monkey rings in a playground operated and maintained by the defendant. Her mother claims the equipment was unsafe for a child of Muriel's age. Consumer Protection Safety Commission Guidelines for playgrounds are discussed.

The article describes court rulings on whether lewd dancing is protected under the First Amendment. Plaintiff Rebecca Willis was barred by the town from local bands' performances at the Marshall Depot, an auditorium in Marshall, North Carolina, after complaints about her skimpy clothing and provocative dancing style. She sued the town for violating her free speech rights. The district court and ultimately the appeals court ruled against her.

Examines a case involving the restriction of residents from access to a public park in Greenwich, Connecticut. Background on the case and on other related situations; Provisions of the ordinance challenged in the case.

Looks at the legal case brought by the International Society of Krishna Consciousness against the National Park Service for its regulations prohibiting donations and religious activities in public parks. Violation of the constitutional guarantee on the freedom of speech and assembly; Legal precedence.