WRCA to Discuss After Dark Use of Witter Ranch Park, Neighbors Encouraged to Attend
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
At our regularly scheduled general meeting on November 30, 2009, Witter Ranch Community Alliance will be gathering community input regarding the use of Witter Ranch Park’s field after dark.
About a year ago, members voted to submit a written request to the director of City of Sacramento’s Parks & Recreation Department asking for a cessation of the night-time field lights due to a variety of concerns, including but not limited to peace disturbances due to shouting and whistle-blowing; parking and congestion on Saintsbury Way, Chimney Rock Way, and Far Niente Way; illegal food sales and fundraising; unauthorized use of park facilities after sunset by parties not associated with the use permit, a violation that our police department is unable to enforce; trash in park, on sidewalks, and on streets; and celebratory shouting, loud music from automobiles, and screeching tires following tournament play. Available for public review is the letter sent to Jim Combs, Director of Parks & Recreation, along with 22 signed letters of petition from neighbors, many of whom live adjacent or in very close proximity to the park.
Mr. Combs responded to WRCA’s letter and has agreed to meet with a working group of WRCA leaders regarding the issue. In addition, he has accepted an invitation to attend a future general meeting at which we hope to go over specifics of how the community’s concerns will be addressed.
Residents of WRCA’s boundaries, particularly those who live in close proximity to the park, are encouraged to attend, as the working group wishes to solidify and/or reaffirm our community’s position on the after-dark use of Witter Ranch Park. Signs will be placed at the park to publicize the meeting in an effort to maximize attendance.