Littering At Parks Is 'Unacceptable': Greenwich Police

GREENWICH, CT — Police have issued a warning regarding littering at town parks after trash was found on the ground at Bruce Park on Sunday. The warning comes as various town parks begin to partially reopen, which police said officers have been assigned to monitor.

On Sunday, an image of trash on the ground in an area of Bruce Park was posted on the department's Facebook page. (To sign up for Greenwich breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

"This is how Bruce Park was found this [morning]," the post reads. "First Selectman Fred Camillo has already advised what you bring into a park, you need to bring out. As part of the re-opening of the parks, park visitors need to take out whatever they take in. This is unacceptable in any event."

The post also reminded residents that littering can result in a fine, which police are prepared to enforce if necessary.

"Littering is a steep fine that [police] do not want to enforce," the post reads. "Please clean up after yourself."

In an email Monday, Lt. Mark Zuccarella said officers will be doing extra patrols of the Pomerene Property after hours, as well as other town parks and areas where people tend to gather. Officers will be "monitoring all aspects of the parks," including parking and checking for large groups, Zuccarella said.