HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDN 2019-10-29 Item 2D - Discussion - Safe ParksCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFOR ATIONAL E ORANDU
TO: Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee
FROM: Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director
By: Robert Eaton, Parks & Recreation Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: October 22, 2019
SUBJECT: Safety in Parks
ISSUE
Council request to discuss safety in parks at Council Committee
BACKGROUND
At the August 5, 2019 Regular Meeting, a resident gave public comment regarding concerns with
safety in and around Cascade View Community Park. A week prior to that, on July 29, 2019,
another park neighbor communicated with Councilmember Robertson and Mayor Ekberg regarding
her concerns with safety in Crystal Springs Park. In response to these concerns, at the August 5,
2019 Regular Meeting, Council asked that staff bring this topic of safety in parks forward to a future
council committee meeting for discussion.
DISCUSSION
Safety in parks is more than a parks maintenance or increased patrols issue, rather, a larger
challenge to be looked at on a holistic view, utilizing multiple city departments and resources to
adequately address. In Tukwila, our Parks and Police Departments work closely to address various
challenges and hot spots as they arise in parks. There are two significant challenges staff face to
sufficiently address safety in parks, limited resources (budget and staff capacity) and limited
enforceability. Staff are doing a great job working within those limitations; however, the challenge
continues to require more attention. Staff from Parks and Police will be present to help facilitate
discussion with the Council Committee. Technology and Information Services (TIS) will also attend
as a resource for discussion regarding security cameras.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No financial impact at this time. If specific options to address safety in parks are implemented,
they would have a cost associated with them.
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion only
ATTACHMENTS
A. Aerial Map of Cascade View Community Park
B. Aerial Map of Crystal Springs Park
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Attachment A
Cascade View Community Park
Includes new swing area and highlighted section of
the upper corner.
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Attachment B
Crystal Springs Park