Last year I made a report and the situation improved. I said i was fearful someone woukd get hit by a car. A few months ago someone did get hit while crossing 4th Street near the park.
There are police that can be called about rhis situation. 727 393 7780 police non emergency number and the street outreach officer 727 441 5103 and the community service officer 7275513181. These numbers need to be called frequently.

Thank you for reporting this. I have asked our homeless street outreach team to go by this location to offer their assistance to anyone they find in need of help. If willing to accept help, our outreach team will get them connected to shelter, housing, meals, medical care, substance abuse treatment and other services they may be in need of. I also referred this to our Police Department and asked them to monitor this location at all hours of the day, including evening and early morning hours. Should they encounter anyone, they will also offer their help, including free transportation to shelter. We will continue to monitor this area to offer our assistance to anyone in need of help, as well as enforce local ordinances.

As previously stated, any criminal activity should be reported to the St. Petersburg Police Department directly by calling 727-893-7780, if not an emergency, or 911 if an emergency. The police department also has a number dedicated to matters involving homeless persons, which is 727-551-3783. Thank you again for reporting this to us.

Theresa Jones. Manager
Veterans, Homeless, and Social Services

Cheers Shawny Davis! I have reported this problem to St Pete Police Dept several times over the past couple month's. I'm sorry for their plight but for many of them it was self inflicted. I am tired of seeing this in my neighborhood as well. Mt tax $$ goes to maintain this park and I am not paying tax's for a transient camp. I really don't care where they go as long as I don't have to see them every day defiling this nice park and get hit up for money every time I ride by on my bicycle.

Theresa Jones, I'm sure you have good intent, however if this doesn't get handled properly and firmly then it will be ongoing. It comes and goes in waves. And trust me when I say, I have spoken to some of those people and like the person Fix Harbordale said, it's self inflicted. Looking for another fix. This will not be tolerated at a park I pay for. Them and the Salvation Army are a thorn and has been. The city is moving and they should to. It's not fair for us tax payers to have to cringe EVERY time we want to enjoy what WE pay for. I will continue to call/email/write whatever it takes until a firm procedure is put in place. They are not wanted here. Please and thank you.

The issue that you reported has been addressed by the City, and this open work order is now closed. Please feel free to submit future requests to us via SeeClickFix St. Pete, and thanks again! St Pete Service Center