Park Rangers

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.

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.
Kleeman Community Center-November 18, 2008 @ 7 p.m.
Crow Community Center-January 8, 2009 @ 7 p.m.
Burt-Cobb Community Center-March 12, 2009 @ 7 p.m.