Politics & Government

Decatur Police Will Crack Down on Illegal Parking at Glenlake Park

Authorities fear emergency vehicles will be hindered.

 

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has recently received complaints about illegal parking in . 

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After consulting with members of the Decatur Active Living Department it became apparent that these parking violations hinder the ability of emergency vehicles to efficiently respond to  critical incidents. 

Additionally, the misuse of handicap accessible parking spaces prevent their use by authorized drivers. 

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Effective Monday March 12, 2012, the Decatur Police Department will begin issuing parking citations to illegally parked vehicles in the park.  Patrons of Glenlake Park are encouraged to utilize the on-street parking available on Church Street. 

Additional parking is located in the .  There is a convenient walking  path connecting Glenlake Park to the cemetery.  The cemetery is open daily until 7 p.m.

Glenlake is a busy park. Located at 1121 Church St., it's composed of 17 acres with swimming pool and pool house, picnic pavilion and a tennis center with five courts. It has a youth baseball field, a basketball court and a dog park.


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