I took this photo this morning and there is a car in the parking lot but you can’t tell the make/model/color of the car. On Sunday, 10/18/20, this was completely dark, and you couldn’t see anything that was going on during a domestic disturbance that ended in gunfire.

PLEASE give this some attention and fix an undesirable situation.
1. Lights in the courts to be on all the time
2. Hours to be posted at the parking lot and court
3. Bathrooms need to be demolished
4. Gate to close the parking lot

The lights here need to be repaired, STAT. Too many dodgy things are happening in this park because of the darkness and ease of hiding, or remaining anonymous.

Please keep lights on at the park. This is the best deterrent to crime.

I live by this park too. This is a safety issue for residents and park visitors. I am also requesting these changes:
1. Lights in the courts to be on all the time 2. Hours to be posted at the parking lot and court
3. Bathrooms need to be demolished
4. Gate to close the parking lot

Thank You, CoEP, for all that you do.

The area is too dark as is and needs to be updated with LED lights that always stay on to maintain safety and security in the area. Gates should also be added so that no one could park in the area when the park is closed. Thank you for these basic needs to support a more safe and secure neighborhood.

Agreed on mostly everything here, but I definitely would not want bright lights in the parking lot at all times. Living directly across the street, The current lighting situation is already blaring into my house all night and the motion sensor goes off every 5 seconds. Every single night is hellacious in my living room. I just think the motion lights need to WORK correctly and also a GATE would be great and is the most needed thing to deter cars from being there IMO.

This issue needs prompt and continuing attention. The repair of the lights and occasional maintenance could aid in enforcement of the hours of the park.

This is a dangerous situation which needs to be addressed quickly! Please change the lighting at the park so that the lights are on continuously, before someone gets killed there.

Also regarding this issue - the parking lot motion sensors - one of the lights is directed right into my window and every night my living room is like an interrogation room. Can we please please please angle all spotlights away from residents homes? I’m tired of living like I’m in a prison.

Yes, please angle the lights away from houses and into the park. The more light in the park, the better. The residents don’t need the additional strong lights to go into their houses. That is wasted energy and everything should go towards lighting up the park.

Please make taking care of these issues a priority for the safety of the neighbors in and around Brookdale Park.

1. Lights in the courts to be on all the time
2. Hours to be posted at the parking lot and court
3. Bathrooms need to be demolished
4. Gate to close the parking lot

Agreed. There needs to be better lighting and a gate to the parking lot at this park for the safety of Jefferson Park residence.

The lack of lights is a problem. It contributes to a general feeling of unease. Please ensure the parking lot is well lit at all hours and the gate to the lot is closed after hours. Thank you.

Shellord Pinkett assigned this issue to East Point Power

Thank you for submitting this issue. We will look into it right away. East Point Power has been made aware of the concerns with the light issues at Brookdale Park and they are working on resolving. We are also getting estimates on a gate being installed at the park to help address concerns of cars being parked after hours at Brookdale.

Due to recent incidents, East Point residents are requesting the following at Brookdale Park:
1. Lights in the courts to be on all the time and pointed towards the courts and away from residences.
2. Hours to be posted at the parking lot and court. (If the park is still closed due to COVID19, post signs stating park is closed)
3. Bathrooms need to be demolished
4. Gate installed to prevent cars from entering the parking lot when the park is closed.

Thank you!

This is great so far, while we’re at it, could we get ‘no parking signs’ along the edge of the park with the swings and picnic tables. Cars constantly park along the street (despite there being a wide open parking lot) and have blocked me in my driveway on more than one occasion. Thank you!

I agree this continues to be a neighborhood problem and also an endangerment to non-residents who visit the park. Effective lighting is a must for safety reasons.

Due to ongoing (and recent) events, I'm very concerned about Brookdale Park; our neighbors living around it, not to mention using it. You've probably noticed a theme in the comments by now, but...
1. It is so important to have lighting on all the time, particularly in the parking lot of Brookdale Park
2. Lights in the courts to be on all the time
3. Hours to be posted at the parking lot and court
4. Bathrooms need to be demolished
5. Gate to close the parking lot

Thank you!

Please do address these concerns above. It would seem to also be a liability issue for the city if residents are continually asking for better lighting to deter crime. It would be unfortunate for things to fall on deaf ears and change to only happen after something bad happens.

Please make these changes to Brookdale Park:

1. Lights in the parking lots and courts to be on all the time (NOT motion sensor).
2. Hours to be posted at the parking lot and court. (If the park is still closed due to COVID19, post signs stating park is closed)
3. Bathrooms need to be demolished
4. Gate installed to prevent cars from entering the parking lot when the park is closed.

Agree with comments above... Please make the following changes to Brookdale Park to support the safety of our community:

1. Lights in the parking lots and courts to be on all the time (NOT motion sensor).
2. Hours to be posted at the parking lot and court. (If the park is still closed due to COVID19, post signs stating park is closed)
3. Bathrooms need to be demolished
4. Gate installed to prevent cars from entering the parking lot when the park is closed.

Thank you!

This park could be such an asset to the community and instead it's a blight and a magnet for illicit and violent behavior that puts the safety of residents at risk. More patrols of the park need to be conducted by EPPD as well as the following:
1. Lights in the parking lots and courts to be on all the time (NOT motion sensor).
2. Hours to be posted at the parking lot and court. (If the park is still closed due to COVID19, post signs stating park is closed)
3. Bathrooms need to be demolished
4. Gate installed to prevent cars from entering the parking lot when the park is closed.

Please keep our neighborhood safe and have adequate lighting!

The lighting issue is a simple fix. I see another post about this same issue from last year??

What is the status on this issue please? The lights have been on 24/7 on the tennis courts & basketball courts every night. These are BLINDING BRIGHT lights that shine even through my blackout curtains. This feels like I'm in a war zone. Ridiculous. Please get these lights fixed so they're not blazing bright in my windows 24 hours a day.

Thank you for submitting this issue. We will look into it right away.

please close this issue

Why is the park open from dusk to dawn???? This sign implies that this is an overnight park.

Closed.