A group of Phoenix City Council members wants to discuss expanding park security.

Councilwoman Ann O’Brien said “parks are cornerstones of our neighborhoods. They deserve to be safe environments.”

Joining O’Brien in wantin to discuss the matter at an upcoming meeting are council members Debra Stark, Jim Warning and Sal DiCiccio, according to a release from O’Brien’s office.

“Our parks are a place where neighbors can gather, where pickup games of basketball, soccer, and other sports can be played, where birthday parties and family reunions can be set up under ramadas. They provide an outlet for kids to exude their energy in a positive manner,” she said in the release.

The council members want to discuss expanding private security patrols in some parks receiving the most calls from concerned citizens.

“In a time when we are dangerously low on park rangers and police officers, we need every tool in our tool belt to help keep our communities safe.” O’Brien said.

“It’s time we expand our security services past just the three parks located downtown. If it’s good enough for downtown Phoenix, it’s good enough for our neighborhoods.”