Prostitutes Forest Park
Residents near Forest Park report increasing encounters with prostitutes soliciting near walking trails and parking areas. These incidents occur primarily during evening hours, raising concerns about public safety and illegal activities in the green space.
Community Responses and Police Actions
Neighborhood associations have organized patrols and installed additional lighting around perimeter zones. Law enforcement has increased undercover operations, resulting in multiple arrests for solicitation and related offenses in recent months.
Impact on Park Accessibility
The presence of sex workers has discouraged families from using playground facilities, with visitor numbers dropping 30% since last year. Park rangers now conduct daily security sweeps at dawn to remove discarded drug paraphernalia and condoms.
*TAGS* – nighttime solicitation, park safety measures, illicit activities woodland