Seattle Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Police Department, will host a community meeting to discuss safety and security issues in three Ballard Parks – Ballard Commons Park, Bergen Place Park and Marvin’s Garden.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ballard Branch Library, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

Making these parks safer will require the involvement of the city and the local community.

Parks staff will discuss a proposed exclusion zone for the three parks, and work with the community to program positive activities for neighborhood parks.

Department of Neighborhoods staff will describe ways community members can apply for funding opportunities to make improvements to the parks and put on community events. Members of the Seattle Police Department will provide personal safety tips and discuss the importance of calling 911.

For more information, please contact Joelle Ligon, at 206-684-8020 or joelle.ligon@seattle.gov.