State v. Risjord

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Herd, J.:

In this appeal the State of Kansas appeals a trial court finding that a Johnson County Park and Recreation District regulation which restricts horseback riding within certain parks is unconstitutional.

On May 28, 1990, Sally and John Risjord were horseback riding on Barkley Drive, a public roadway in Shawnee Mission Park. On that date, the Risjords were charged with violation of Article 1, Section 6 of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District Rules and Regulations for riding horses in the park without dis playing valid riding permits.…