To provide community-based policing to the public so they can experience a safe and peaceful Nashville Park system.
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The Park Police provides police services to Metro’s Park system. They are tasked with patrolling and responding to calls for service within the 115 parks that encompass almost 11,000 acres of land in Davidson County. The officers utilize patrol cars, sport utility vehicles, ATV's, horses, bicycles and foot patrols to aid in this task. They also investigate crimes that occur on Park property and conduct undercover operations. Officers have the same powers of arrest and duties as a Metro Police officer while in the Parks. They are a division of the Department of Parks and Recreation but receive their police powers by Special Commission issued by the Chief of Police of the Metro Police Department. They work closely with the Metro Police and follow their policies and procedures. The Department currently has a staffing of 31 budgeted positions.
