Case Study: John Venezia Park achieves vandalism protection and $350K in savings with Proxim Wireless

Proxim Wireless and NetUnwired Team Up To Provide Video Surveillance Solution for John Venezia Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado

John Venezia Park in Colorado Springs faced repeated vandalism, theft and damage even before its opening, and park managers needed a cost‑effective video surveillance system that would not require disruptive trenching or boring. Proxim Wireless (via partner NetUnwired) was selected for its reliable, low‑power wireless hardware—specifically the Proxim Tsunami® MP-820 Series—to meet the park’s requirement for a robust, non‑invasive camera network.

NetUnwired implemented a wireless video solution using Proxim Wireless Tsunami radios to stream camera feeds from light‑pole mounts back to park buildings and the city network, enabling police to view and record live footage. The radios’ low power use allowed batteries to be charged from night‑time pole power (avoiding new power trenches), the total solution cost under $100,000 and saved the City an estimated $350,000, while delivering high availability and reliable surveillance.