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Park rangers report growing e-bike incidents, encampment work and equipment needs
Summary
Captain Brian Watkins reported the park ranger unit handled more than 1,700 calls for service and 6,800 patrol checks in 2025 and outlined challenges including Talbert Park encampments, e-bike/motorbike safety, and a shortage of ranger vehicles; the commission discussed cameras, drones and added staffing/vehicle requests.
Captain Brian Watkins presented the semiannual park ranger report March 12, telling the Parks & Community Services Commission that rangers handled over 1,700 calls for service and logged about 6,800 patrol checks last year.
"Our park rangers operate seven days a week during park hours," Captain Watkins said, underscoring that the unit currently staffs six of seven authorized ranger positions and is pursuing the seventh hire.
Key points: Watkins said Lions Park, Fairview Park and Twinkle Park generate the most calls and patrol time. The department reported 325 citations issued, 368…
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