The Great Bend Recreation Commission Board on Monday approved a tobacco-free environment policy at the GBRC Activity Center and the My BackYard Playground.This policy will enforce no tobacco use – including electronic cigarettes – at these sites.The My BackYard Playground construction crew from Athco LLC of Lenexa will be in Great Bend this week to begin dirt work for the playground. The GBRC Activity Center parking lot will be closed on Monday, Oct. 19 for the delivery of the My BackYard playground equipment. Patrons may park on the north side of the activity center and along Adams and 18th Street.Installation for the My BackYard playground is estimated to take four weeks.