HILLSBORO, Ore. -- People are no longer allowed to smoke or use any type of tobacco at Hillsboro public parks.

The Hillsboro City Council voted Tuesday night to approve the anti-smoking ordinance.

Hillsboro joins at least six other Oregon cities that have banned smoking or tobacco from public parks.

Earlier this year, the council approved an ordinance banning smoking on all artificial turf in its parks. Officials said the decision was a matter of public health and safety; that smoking can cause fires and increase littering.

Some park visitors said the smoking ban is a good idea.

"I don't know. I don't smoke. I don't know very people who smoke, but do smokers deserve to be able to smoke outside? Probably so. Just not at a public park," said Kevin Sullivan.