Sussex Police reported that offensive symbols had been drawn or carved into more than 50 items in Hotham Park, Bognor, since the start of June.
The damage is said to be worth thousands of pounds with Arun District Council having to clean and repair it.
Police said a suspect was identified, and an off-duty police constable saw that suspect in Bognor.
The PC contacted colleagues who made an arrest on Monday, June 30.
On his person, officers found three black marker pens, and a template kit for a swastika, they said.
Sergeant Ross Beaumont said: “We are aware this damage caused notable upset, along with gaining national media attention, and would like to express gratitude for the public’s support in disrupting this behaviour.
“Bognor Regis is an exceptional community that we take pride in, and this is a phenomenal example of people coming together to remind those with ill intent that it will not be tolerated in this town.
“The suspect has been bailed with conditions whilst enquiries continue, which we are progressing with pace.”
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