I am curious what is the criteria for picnic areas, it seems ambigious and the rules vary based on who is looking. I thought an defined shaded area in a park with a permanent commercial level table and bolted in place trash receptacle would be appropriate. [how-do-you-get-picnic-areas-approved-v…

Welcome to the community and it is unfortune that you found yourself in this situation. Is it ok if I can see the nomination’s name?

There is a table, a bolted bench on the opposite side of the trail and a bolted trash can.

This isn’t the best title. I typically title the picnic areas I nominated with the name of the place it’s at first, then add Picnic Area or Picnic Table after. Here’s an example: [image] However, that’s just me being picky. To me, this meets criteria as it’s a permanent structure, and there’s …

Hopefully this appeal can be revisited for you as it was for me :yellow_heart:

I have seen this before at my nomination. You have done good to post here. Hopefully the appeal gets overturned. Let us know how it goes

I see yours is a similar situation [image] Tips for a local picnictable Nomination Support Hello, I am looking to add one of local picnictables as a wayspot as it is important to the community as they invite people to come sit with them to meet different kinds…

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siritchy1 September 16, 2025, 8:48pm 9

I see yours is a similar situation

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