PARK WATCH - Keep your neighborhood park safe...join,
Park Watch! Park Watch is a program used by the Sandusky Parks, Recreation & Horticultural
Services Department working in cooperation with Sandusky residents.
The program gives residents the opportunity to take an active role
in reporting any disturbances or vandalism they see happen at our
local parks. Things to watch for:
You are encouraged to observe and report on:
• Illegal or Suspicious Activity
• Vandalism
• Hazardous Conditions
• Park Maintenance Needs
• Park Ordinance Violations
• Resource Misuse
• Alcohol use in the parks
• People in the park after dusk. Merriam Dictionary defines dusk
as “partial darkness”
• Dogs must be kept on a leash. The owner must clean up after the
pet
You are asked to be a good observer of such
events noting time, place, description of vehicles and persons (including height, weight,
clothing and direction of travel), as well as any other identifying
information.
Park Watch participants should report
only! Please do NOT take
any action to intervene or attempt to correct a problem. This
is the responsibility of Sandusky Police Department.
BENEFITS OF A PARK WATCH PROGRAM
• Decrease incidents of vandalism, crime, misuse of park properties
and related costs.
• Create awareness of activities in public parks.
• Instill strong park, recreation and conservation values in citizens
and encourage them to be responsible park users.
• Develop a sense of ownership for neighborhood parks, recreation
areas and facilities among Sandusky residents.
• Empower citizens who use parks and park facilities, thereby making
them feel comfortable, safe and proud.
• Increase public awareness, cooperation and communication among
the Sandusky Police Department, citizens, community organizations and
the Parks, Recreation and Horticultural Services Department.
Thank you for your assistance in making Sandusky a place where people
choose to live, work and play!
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