PRESS RELEASE
MERIDIAN, Miss. — As Meridian, Mississippi celebrates National Parks and Recreation Month and prepares for this weekend’s Picnic in the Park, the City of Meridian has opened its new Highland Park Police Precinct, strengthening the partnership between Meridian Parks & Recreation and the Meridian Police Department while enhancing one of the city’s most treasured public spaces.
The new precinct places officers in the heart of Highland Park, allowing them to be more visible, accessible, and engaged with the families, children, and visitors who enjoy the park throughout the year.
“This precinct allows our officers to be where people are,” said Meridian Police Chief Malachi Sanders. “It’s about building relationships, being accessible, and supporting the everyday activities that make Highland Park such an important part of our community.”
The opening comes during National Parks and Recreation Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the important role parks play in strengthening communities. Under the leadership of Parks & Recreation Director Thomas Adams, Highland Park continues to serve as one of Meridian’s signature destinations for recreation, community events, and family activities.
“Highland Park continues to be one of Meridian’s signature gathering places,” said Mayor Percy Bland. “As we continue investing in our parks, we’re also investing in the people who enjoy them. This new precinct reflects our commitment to maintaining beautiful public spaces that families can enjoy with confidence for generations to come.”
The precinct represents another step in the City’s ongoing commitment to creating parks that are welcoming, well maintained, and safe for residents and visitors alike. By bringing Parks & Recreation and public safety together in one of Meridian’s most active public spaces, the City continues building on its vision of providing exceptional places where families can gather, children can play, and the community can thrive.
The announcement comes just one day before Meridian’s Picnic in the Park at Highland Park, one of several events being held as part of National Parks and Recreation Month.
