Group Urges Jackson to Fix Pittman Park
Citizens for Action says the city has not responded to concerns about lighting, maintenance and safety at the park.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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Citizens for Action has called on the City of Jackson to address conditions at Pittman Park, which the group says has no lighting and is improperly maintained. The group reports the city has taken no action on its concerns.
Why it matters
The group says the park is completely dark and that criminal activity is occurring there, making it unsafe for residents of Jackson. The city's response will determine whether the park's conditions are addressed.
Citizens for Action has asked the city for proper lighting, closing the park at dusk, improved sanitation, Jackson Police Department patrols, and enforcement of park ordinances, including permit requirements. The city has not yet responded to these requests.
The players
Citizens for Action
A local advocacy group that has raised safety and maintenance concerns about Pittman Park with the City of Jackson.
Kahrna Stimley
Interim Director of Human and Cultural Services for the City of Jackson, who is expected to issue the city's statement on the park.
The details
Citizens for Action raised concerns about Pittman Park with the City of Jackson and says the city has not acted on them. The city does not currently enforce park ordinances, including requiring permits to use the space.
Timeline
Early next week: Interim Director of Human and Cultural Services Kahrna Stimley plans to issue a city statement.
Civic Context
The group's complaint centers on Jackson's park ordinances, including permit requirements, which the group says the city does not enforce at Pittman Park. The dispute tests whether the city's written rules for public parks are applied in practice.
Residents who use or live near Pittman Park may face unlit, poorly maintained conditions until the city responds to the group's requests. Park users may also be affected by any future permit requirements or patrol changes the city adopts.
The takeaway
Citizen groups often rely on public pressure to prompt city action on park safety, and the city's forthcoming statement will show whether the requests will be addressed. Residents can track the response as it is released.
What happens next
The City of Jackson is expected to issue a statement from Interim Director Kahrna Stimley early next week.
Further reading
For more on how residents raise concerns with local government, see Civic Engagement coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wlbt.
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