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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 Fax 952-826-0389 EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City Reminds Residents to be Aware of their Surroundings
While Playing Pokemon GO
Edina, Minn., Aug. 10, 2016 – After a young boy was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center
after a bicycle accident while playing Pokemon GO Aug. 3, the City reminds residents to stay safe and be
aware of their surroundings while playing the popular game.
Pokemon Go is a popular new video game for smart phones that people of all ages have been enjoying since
its release in July. The game uses the phone’s GPS and camera to make the game come alive in reality, and
make users feel they are catching Pokemon in their own backyards.
Here are some tips to keep players safe:
Do not play the game while driving or riding a bike. According to the Minnesota Department
of Public Safety, distracted driving is a factor in one out of four crashes each year in Minnesota.
Avoid suspicious locations. If you’re playing at night, make sure that people can see you and that
you’re in a well-lit area.
Do not trespass. Players must stay off of private property.
Stay out of parks while they are closed. Parks are the perfect place to play the game. However,
City parks close at night. Most City of Edina parks are open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Centennial Lakes
Park is opening from 6 a.m. to midnight.
No smoking or alcohol is allowed at City parks or facilities, including Centennial Lakes Park.
Be respectful. Remember, oftentimes there are others enjoying the City’s parks and amenities who
are not paying the game. Make sure to watch where you are walking and be courteous to those
around you.
For more information about the City of Edina, visit EdinaMN.gov.
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