Public Safety Report
Sergeant Mandi Maska from MNPD shared the latest Cleveland Park crime report. Year to date through October 8, the report lists 71 offenses, down from 89 at this point in 2025.
- Total larceny: 40, down from 53.
- Motor vehicle theft: 15, down from 19.
- Theft from vehicles: 17, down from 32.
- Residential burglary: 6, down from 8.
- A complete MNPD report for September 10–October 8, including five recent incidents, is available here.
Neighbors also raised speeding near the railroad crossing and Community Center, mail theft near North 8th and Douglas, and a codes notice concerning a vehicle behind a home. Sergeant Maska offered follow-up on patrols, reports, and the codes contact. We also discussed possible Coffee with a Cop gatherings and a food, diaper, and coat collection for neighbors.
Fall Fest and Friends of Cleveland Park
Fall Fest brought an estimated 1,400 neighbors to Cleveland Park and raised roughly $10,000 for Friends of Cleveland Park.
- We will gather at Cherries on Wednesday, October 14 at 5 p.m. to reflect on Fall Fest and talk about what is next.
- Friends of Cleveland Park is exploring a Fallon Community Fund application to support a community-led park master plan. The application is due October 15.
- We discussed how Friends of Cleveland Park and the Cleveland Park Neighborhood Association can work closely together while serving their distinct roles. Friends will continue building its board and planning 2027 park programming.
Park Improvement Ideas
A working list for discussion — not yet funded projects.
- Play and comfort
- Refresh the playground; add shade and caregiver benches; and explore a shelter or pavilion closer to play.
- Nature and water
- Create a pollinator or native-plant garden, improve garden signs, plant trees, explore beehives, and consider nature play or water-play options.
- Paths and daily care
- Improve walking paths and crossings, expand bathroom availability during pool hours, and add trash cans and dog-waste stations.
- Neighborhood resources
- Add covered message boards, a Little Free Library or pantry, and more equipment for sports and recreation.
- Gathering and activity
- Improve the baseball field, explore pavilion electricity and an amphitheater, and continue recurring events and markets.
- A plan to make progress
- Use a community-led master plan, grant applications, and smaller near-term projects to turn priorities into action.
Halloween at Cleveland Park Community Center
Metro Parks Halloween Event
Thursday, October 29 · 5–8 p.m.
Cleveland Park Community Center · Haunted maze 6:30–8 p.m. · Free vendors, music, face painting, candy, and more.
December Gathering
- We are tentatively aiming for December 10 for a joint Cleveland Park and McFerrin Park gathering and are confirming the date and details.
Street Improvements and Beautification
- Maggie is continuing the neighborhood street-improvement request diagram, and Chris will follow up with Fairpointe and NDOT.
- Neighbors also discussed beautification and depaving ideas, including potential support from local partners.
Hub Swarm
- Susannah proposed a short group exercise at a future meeting to identify and submit Hub Nashville requests, starting with practical issues such as shaded benches and maintenance.
Submit a neighborhood request through Hub Nashville.