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Menomonee Falls unveils new park rules and plans surveillance cameras at Village Park to curb vandalism
Summary
Village officials described new ordinances, fines and a planned camera system for Village Park at the March 3 meeting, including a playground age restriction, police ejection authority, and restitution processes tied to surveillance evidence.
Village officials on March 3 told the Board of Trustees they will deploy new park rules and a camera system at Village Park to address escalating vandalism and property damage.
Village Manager Mark Fitzgerald and the police chief summarized ordinance changes adopted in the fall and additional implementation steps for 2025, including a planned fiber extension to support a matrix of high‑resolution cameras. Staff said the first fiber phase will be complete and cameras installed by May; the village intends to extend camera coverage to additional parks as fiber is extended.
Officials said vandalism at Village Park — including repeated damage to poured‑in‑place rubber surfacing, broken young trees, graffiti and damage to the bandstand — has produced significant repair costs. Fitzgerald said the village spent nearly $9,000 on materials…
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