I got a monination rejected and after the appeal It got rejected saying it’s on private property but it’s on a public garden. [1000089418] Appeal Notes This nomination fully meets Niantic Wayfarer eligibility and acceptance criteria and should be considered an eligible Wayspot. The submission is…

Quick answer is no. The “Single Family Private Residence Property” rule is strict. [image] Private Residences, Farmland & K-12 Single-family private residential properties (SFPRP), farms, and K-12 (schools or facilities primarily focused for persons under 18 years of age) are ineligible. This i…

Please see the clarification that even on the boundary fence counts as private property. [image] Private Residences, Farmland & K-12 Criteria Clarification Collection Single-family private residential properties (SFPRP), farms, and K-12 (schools or facilities p…

Even on the outside walls? If that’s the case 99% of city waypoints/street art would be ineligible. I understand anything on the house/ inside the property but something on the outside?

Yes. They are strict with this ruling as there was a lawsuit some years back. Also just a tip so you don’t have to work as strict on your supporting information in the future, only one of the 3 eligibility criteria needs to be met. So using this one as an example - exploration makes sense. Exercise…

I realize in some parts of the world, this is a shock. I suppose that is why the clarification was made. Just being able to reach it from a sidewalk is not enough.

Its not that it can be reached from the sidewalk, you can walk up to it, touch it. It’s on a public garden. I get that you can say it’s privately owned but so can be an art piece displayed on a public spot.

If it is not on the border wall/fence for a single family private residential property, then the location could be eligible. You will need to prove this in the submission. It is not clear from Maps.

[Pokespot submission ] Made a video walking up to it. What is your verdict?

You need to proof if that wall belong to sfprp or no. So far it seems to belong to sfprp, so the rejection is correct. The video doesnt show any new information.

In my opinion, this reinforces that it is on the wall for the SFPRP property bordering this garden. It does not appear to be set so that it is a feature of the garden you walked through.

And would there be any way have the owner of the house to authorize it? It is clearly on the public side of the wall.

Nomination rejected on a public garden saying it's private

Nomination Support

cyndiepooh June 10, 2026, 10:26pm 2

Please see the clarification that even on the boundary fence counts as private property.

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Nomination rejected on a public garden saying it's private

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