(Enid, OK) The Enid Police Department has increased their patrols of the area near the new Enid Skate Park after receiving numerous complaints about activities and behavior by its attendees.
Since its opening on January 8, the EPD said on a social media post that they have received complaints about fights, underage smoking, the use of foul language and drug usage.
The department is working with the Parks and Recreation Department and the city of Enid to resolve the issue and requested that the rules for city parks and park hours be posted at the skatepark. Surveillance cameras are to be installed at the park.
According to city code, parks are open between 6 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. from April 1 to Nov. 1, and from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset from Nov. 1 to April 1. It is unlawful for anyone, except city personnel, to be in city parks afterhours.
Those seeing any suspicious or criminal activity should call EPD at (580) 242-7000 and request an officer.
