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Residents press county on Crandall Park security, staffing and future campground plans
Summary
Near neighbors praised Crandall Park improvements but urged more lighting, cameras, and staff after past vandalism and break‑ins; the parks department said cameras reduced trespassing and that more staff will be added as the park develops.
Several residents at the public hearing supported park improvements but warned that security and staffing must keep pace with expanded amenities. Diana Crittendon, who lives on South Stewart Road, said vandalism and overnight partying have led to broken vehicles and theft, and urged the county to invest in lighting, cameras and staff presence or remote gates to protect users and nearby daycare operations.
Claudine Williams, Eaton County director of intergovernmental affairs and development, responded that cameras installed at the park "have brought the trespassing at night to virtually 0," and that as the park develops the parks department expects to increase staffing. Williams also said the Michigan State Police had indicated they will provide coverage to the county. Williams expressed disappointment that an office building could not be added to the approved application without a separate submission and fee.
