Mission Statement

The mission of the Clarksville Park Ranger Department is to enhance the Quality of life in the city parks of Clarksville by working cooperatively with the public to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, maintain law and order, reduce crime and fear, and to provide a safe environment for its patrons.
The Park Rangers patrol area includes 24 parks, 7 pools, 3 community centers, and the Upland Trails.
The Park Rangers encourage citizen involvement in keeping the parks safe. Please feel free to discuss concerns you have about parks and recreation facilities whenever you see a Park Ranger.

Junior Rangers tour Dunbar Cave State Park

Become a Junior Ranger

Kids Ages 8 to 13 can join the Junior Rangers Program this spring! This free program lasts for six weeks and covers topics including: Wildlife, Park Safety, Recreation Facilities, Basic Aid Training, Trees & Plants, and ends with a “Ranger Challenge.” Participants will have the opportunity to meet the staff of the Clarksville Park Ranger Division and learn about their careers.
If you would like to register for the Junior Ranger Program, please complete an application at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department by April 2, 2008. Registration is limited to the first 25 applicants for the introductory Junior Ranger Level 1 course and all youth who have completed the pre-requisite of Junior Ranger Level 1 may register for Junior Ranger Level 2 classes. Those who have completed both Levels 1 and 2 may register for the Junior Ranger Level 3 Course this spring.

The first Junior Ranger Meeting will be held at McGregor Park on April 5. Additional meetings will be held each Saturday through May 10, but locations will change throughout the program.
Meeting Dates: April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3, and May 10
Level 1 will meet 10 a.m.-11 a.m. and Level 2 will meet 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A full schedule with locations will be given to each child at the first meeting at McGregor Park April 5. Level 3 will meet at 9:00 a.m. on April 5th to discuss the requirements of the program. Level 3 is community service based and more independent than levels 1 and 2.

Junior Ranger Program Application

PARK WATCH

A neighborhood park should be a friendly place for children and their families to gather and enjoy the outdoors. Our parks are usually filled with the sight of busy playgrounds and the sounds of picnics, ball games, and laughter. Unfortunately, sometimes criminal and undesirable behaviors occur in these public sanctuaries, making them inhospitable to residents and hampering community spirit. There is something we can do to help prevent this, however. Together, with the efforts of a Park Watch, we can protect our parks, boost the value of property in our communities, and keep our neighborhoods wholesome and safe - but we need your help!

What is Park Watch?

Park Watch is a joint effort between citizens and the Clarksville Park Rangers. It’s designed to ensure the safety of our neighborhood parks. Its aim is to enhance neighborhood security, heighten the community's power of observation, and encourage mutual assistance and concern among neighbors. The Park Watch program gives residents greater control in neighborhood crime prevention.
The objective of Park Watch is to reduce crime in city parks by:
1. Increasing citizens' awareness of crime.
2. Encouraging citizens to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in reporting crimes.
3. Developing a neighborhood action program in which citizens watch local parks and report suspicious activities to local  authorities.

Park Watch Fall & Winter Meeting Schedule

All Meetings begin at 7 p.m.
Burt-Cobb Community Center-October 30, 2007 and January 29, 2008
Crow Community Center-November 27, 2007 and February 26, 2008
Kleeman Community Center-December 18, 2007 and March 25, 2008

Spring & Summer Park Watch Meeting Schedule