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 includes the outer facing facade, fence of these locations, and property boundaries.

Objects in or upon apartment blocks, gated communities, or their shared spaces may be eligible assuming they otherwise meet criteria and are intended to be accessed by a community, even if not everyone. Communal spaces have the potential to be eligible locations for Wayspots: for example, a mural in an entrance foyer, an outdoor exercise area, or a dedicated social space.

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:+1: A prominent artistic display on the outside wall or in a shared space of an apartment or otherwise shared dwelling building, like the one pictured above, are eligible.

:+1: Shared community spaces in multi-family residences and apartments like those above can be eligible.

Residential neighborhoods, if evidence supports it, may also contain non-private land that could be an eligible location for a wayspot.

**Easements, “right-of-ways,” and sidewalks are too broad to make a global statement on, but the guidance is the same as above - if it is part of a private residence, it is ineligible.

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Private property
Private Pools is accepted as Wayspot
Scout Camps
City and Village
Thought on courtyard and picnic area by historic building
Little free libraries, approved, appear, then vanish in a few weeks
Generic fountain in front of a K-12 school entrance
Invalid private residential area wayspot
State Park Youth Camp Site Eligibility
Wayspot removal appeal - 1 km stone sign
Schools nominations
What's wrong with the community?
Why is a park nomination rejected?
Criteria Clarification Collection - Discussion
Does AI accept everything? Private Forrest
Restricted access waypoint
Unsafe & Private Property Waypoint Report Rejected
Wayspot wrongfully removed
Picknic Tables on Private rental propertys?
Little Library Denied?
Accepted Wayspot Not Appearing in Pokemon Go After A Week
I need assistance regarding a Wayspot that was unexpectedly removed
Support all players equal
Support all players equal
Do private companies get to have wayspots?
When I Submitted new waypoints at Camp, the existing waypoints were removed
Will this be accepted
My nomination had been voted on wrong
Mural on school boundary wall removal report rejected
My nomination had been voted on wrong
Restoration Appeal: 黒浜のお祠⁠
Apelación de POI
Why is my my wayspot rejected
Location Report Appeal - Lots of Wayspots on Privat Property
Approve or Reject? Mural in alley in chicago
Camping site (they charge a fee for entrance) can be wayspots?
Any tips on waystops for someone unable to leave house
Why this Wayspot is still available?
Invalid Wayspot Removal Appeal [ Cúirt Na Leamháin ]
Wiederherstellung des entfernten Wayspots „Moai-Statue“ in Kamen
Four Wayfarer questions — courthouses, replaced structures, mixed school/church grounds, youth sports schools
Declined Nomination - Need tips
Maybe I’m in the wrong?
Proszę o pomoc w akceptacji Pokestop
Proszę o pomoc w akceptacji Pokestop
Little Free Libraries
Decoration of buildings for SFPRP currently used as stores
Rejected Historical House Waystop
It feels useless to be a way finder
What am i doing wrong?
Fake pokestops in my area
Why was this portal removed?
Restoration of wayspor
Looking for more specific advice on Little Free Libraries
Suggesting removal of all Little Free Libraries
Hi, i cant fuifure out why this nomination is rejected?
Wayspot Yard Art Keeps Getting Auto Denied
Propiedad privada
Newbie proposing wayspots
Are playgrounds just outside of schools/pre-schools still appropriate?
Abuse - Now it's getting out of hand
What's a school and what's not (german)
Little Free Library Help
Invalid Wayspot Appeal - Phil’s Library
Wayspot nominations declined
Schools for minors under 18
Wayspot Removed By Chat Instead Of Moving It
Removed Wayspot Appeal – Plaque de Cocher Historique – Joinville-le-Pont, France
Apartment and HOA public POIs keep getting rejected as PRP
Removal Appeal
Removal Appeal
Low Quality Wayspots (and other approved things)
Are tutoring service centers eligible?
Invalid Wayspot Appeal - SFPRP
Wayspot removal appeal: "West City Tower"
Wayspot removed without reason
Rejected removal of wayspot “Schaukel”
K-12 school keeps getting created under false pretense
Criteria Clarification - Abuse Location
Removal Denied - No pedestrian access - Private Property
I'm having issues. Keeps getting rejected
Removal of portal
Legit Wayspot Removed by a Mass-Wayfarer-Harasser/Abuser [Poland]
Missing Pokestop
Missing Pokestop
Should this sign be determined as being on agricultural land?
Star drawing
Are Garden Swings like this on apartment complex property eligible? If so would it be worth it to appeal this?
Why is my wayspot(pokestop) not accepted?
PokeStop not accepted, small villages
The pokestop Painel "O Lagarto" disapears from the game
Portals in restricted areas
Wayspot Rejection Appeal
Restricted access waypoint
Boy scout clubhouses: yes or no?
Unfair Reviews
Why do I even appeal?
Wayspost Removal Appeal - "Fontana Della Bellezza"
All Nomination denied
Mural at the outside wall of a private residence beside public street walk
Rejected removal of wayspot “Schaukel”
Why do my 2 new Wayspot not appear after they accepted it 2 weeks ago?
Why was this rejected?
Wayspot removal appleal
Appeal Rejected for “Private Property,” but It’s in a Public Space
Please help Pokestop missing
Please help Pokestop missing
Approved wayspot isn't showing
Nomination that was created by the Nominee
Potter’s tree farm
Any thoughts and tips about this..?
New Pokéstop Upload
Appeal of Invalid portal Removal Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship Church
Crossing sign can be pokestop?
Bergenfield High School main entrance
Niantic seems to have lost the plot entirely
Why don’t they specify the reason for rejecting your waypoint nomination in the emails?
I want to know why this wasn't the approved and if you know tell me so i know for the future
Would you think this get approved?
Wayspot Restoration Appeal
Porquê foi recusado
Please Restore: mini public library
Review Pokestop at Isolated Location
Removed POI 1 week after acceptance
Little Free Mini-Golf Station vs. Little Free Library
Little Free Mini-Golf Station vs. Little Free Library
PokeStop Help
Help me naming nominations
Nomination declined
Why this Wayspot (that respects the rules) was removed and others (like in a cemitery) are still in the game?
Nomination was finally rejected by niantic review, what if there was a misunderstanding?
K-12 school nomination
Wayspot removed but qualifies
Gym removal appeal
Swimming Pools in Apartment Complexes
Free Library submissions getting rejected
Private property Gym (or wayspot, I guess) is like a territorial battle
Free Library submissions getting rejected
Inconsistent times for PoI removal reports
Private Property Rejections
Restore wayspot request Sceaux IDF
Most All Of My Nominations Are AUto-Rejected, please help
It feels useless to be a way finder
Little Free Library Eligibility? (5 Examples)
Discussion about new rejection reasons
Mosques / Prayer Rooms inside K12 and under School Property
Wayspot removal request appeal
Wall Mural on outside School Wall appropriate or inappropriate?
I'm new in nominations
What makes a little library accepted or rejected when they are all by the sidewalk of private properties
What makes a little library accepted or rejected when they are all by the sidewalk of private properties
Removed wayspot appeal
Countryside nominations are hard to make
Not a school
Little Free Library
Do I appeal this?
Historical place rejected
Remove please
A statue (1m high) in a front garden
This is not a K-12 school
Abuse: Pokémon stop
My nomination was accepted recently. It showed up in game a couple of days back, but less than a week it's gone. Why?
Invalid wayspot: personal property (I think?)
No transparency
Little Free Libraries
Wayspot appeal
Opinions on whether portals should be reported or left as they are without further ado
Little Free Libraries
Remove appeal
Little Free Libraries
Portal on Private Condo, why it exists?
Invalid wayspot: Personal property (another maybe)
Requesting reversal of reinstated wayspot
Invalid Wayspot: Little Free Library #193919
Appeal outcome question
Has the rules on access to general public changed?
Wayspot Removal Rejection Appeal: Eagle on Knights Armor
Invalid wayspot: Little Free Library on Mohr & Tanager in Pleasanton
Private residential property vs. Waypoints
General questions and reasons for rejection
Invalid Portal Historic Lawn Bowls Site
Artistic wayspot
I need a pokestop at my house
Appeal removal Buurtkastje Eerbeek
Community Center Rejected (has kids)
Invalid Wayspot Appeal: Plumstead Scouts Hall
Don't understand rejection
Luck or luck
Stopps are Not requestet, hey 😥
Appeal removed waypoint existing POI
Looking for more specific advice on Little Free Libraries
Looking for more specific advice on Little Free Libraries
Appeal removed wayspot
Appeal removed wayspot: 43rd St Little Library
Invalid wayspot: SFPRP
The ai is being dificult
The ai is being dificult
The ai is being dificult
Appeal basisschool de Nijenoord Wagenonhrn
Issues with title for mural nomination which should be perfectly eligible otherwise
Warning Notice
Dog park POI removed by ex neighbor
Please Help to understand
Please Help to understand
New discussion
Wayspots in suburban areas
I need your help, to decide if these are good PokeStop Submitions
Removal Request Appeal - LFL on PRP
PRP Report Rejected
Please add that in Wayfarer criteria
Appeal for removed portals
Told to post here, any help would be great. Thank you
Appeal Rejected for “Private Property,” but It’s in a Public Space
Appeal remove
Appeal for Removed Wayspot
Revisiones de calidad
Invalid Wayspot Appeal: Stein Vogel
Waypoint appeal refused - reason for refusal is wrong
Waystop Restoration Appeal--West Hills Community Church, San Jose, CA, USA
Waystop Restoration Appeal--West Hills Community Church, San Jose, CA, USA
Waypost Removal Appeal: Private residence
Reasons for nomination rejection
To appeal, or not to appeal
Appeal to restore removed wayspots
Wayspot on Private Property
Regarding Wayspot candidate approval and rejection
Appeal to restore removed wayspots
Regarding Wayspot candidate approval and rejection
Apelación de POI
How long does my submission take in voting
Effect of a school on the property
Effect of a school on the property
Hell Strips and Municipality/Council Owned Land
Rejected Wayspot Removal - Private property
Anthony Fishburn Barn - Waypoint Rejection
A Little Request :,)
Mini Library and private property
Please Reevaluate Wayfarer Criteria for Rural Areas
Necesito una aclaracion acerca de esto
How to review
Pokestop on Private Property
Wayspot rejected
Need a guide when rejected
Good nominations auto-rejected – looking for advice
Pokestops removed?
Scout Hall
Tile art?!
Very frustrating experience trying to get ONE pokestop in my entire community. Continual (incorrect imo) rejections
Either I don't understand how this system works anymore or we just have bots/AI reviewing nominations and reviewing appeals
Are pre-university colleges considered ineligible locations?
Submission rejected, appeal rejected, but I still can't understand why
Are Scout Groups wayspot eligible in the UK?
Preferential Treatment and Selective Approval
Preferential Treatment and Selective Approval
How best to appeal wayspot criteria?
Can anyone please help me understand why my contributions were not accepted and the appeal refused?
Valid pokestop removed
Little Free Libraries
Pokestop and a gym removal after one day. Reliéf Země Slunce. Appeal - insufficient evidence for removal
Request to Restore a Removed PokéStop
Feedback on Art Installation POIs
Feedback on Art Installation POIs
Propiedad privada
Nomination Denied, Appeal not available
Why rejected if visible on Street View?
Rejected by ML - How to avoid this? What does eMiLy like?
Frische Freiland Eier // nicht Akzeptiert als Wayfarer-Punkt
Newbie proposing wayspots
Newbie proposing wayspots
Rejection/nomination advice
The Bigham house
Question regarding wayspot nomination
Little Free Library got rejected
Can something on a school campus be a nominated?
Should I appeal, resubmit, or give up on this submission?
Mine got rejected, too!
Community rejected, appeals approved
Las veredas son propiedad privada?
Rejected pokestops that are significantly more interesting or unique than most others
About making waystops in my village, Im looking for help with it
Muralha pikachu
PokéStop/ Wayspot Suddenly Removed – Request for Clarification
Getting really annoyed with people denying spots
Wasypot rejected but wrong reason
Problems with the creation of 30 POI
Pokestop disappeared from game
Niantic’s Showcase Waypoint is itself against its own criteria's
Abuse - Now it's getting out of hand
Abuse - Now it's getting out of hand
Refus de wayspots
My pokestops got Accepted but not established
Can’t believe people are admitting this…
Another way spot removed?
Rejection after rejection
Rejected nomination
Why wasn't this accepted? Is the photo really that bad?
Sport pitches next to schools
5 Pokestops and one dynamax Arena had been removed on 3 streets in the nearest neighbourhood
Restoration request for several falsely removed trail markers
Residential Property/ Business
Pokestop Approved in game took away the nearby pokestop?
Wayspot Removal - Bed & Breakfast
Help regarding Photos and stops
We need waystops and gyms in our area
Kids deserve a stop
Nominated a little library on a public sidewalk. Appeal got rejected
Nominated a little library on a public sidewalk. Appeal got rejected
My wayspot got removed
Whats up with all wayspot removing makes no sense!
Art pieces on residential property where there's also a business open to the public
Piscinas, esculturas y demas atractivos dentro de hoteles
Why was a proposal flagged to me as ridiculing, abusing or harassing a person or group?
Should I appeal this rejection?
Wayspot Removal Appeal - ถังเก็บน้ำ ในยาง13/3
Playground as Pokestop but there's no entrance
Useless website of niantic
This castle could potentially be a good Wayspot candidate?
This castle could potentially be a good Wayspot candidate?
Still waiting
Removed Wayspot
Appeal to return missing Pokestop
Distinct Historical Boards marked as duplicates
Suggested Wayfarer Improvements
Wayspot İncelemeleri / Kabul edilmeyen Pokestop önerileri
Wayspot submission not accepted
Suggested Wayfarer Improvements
Wayspot nomination
Removing a Pokestop on private property not possible?
Appeal button is missing/Need support for my nomination
Are LFLs still allowed?
Quadra em condomínio rejeitada
New to submitting Wayspots and a question about the appeals process
Can I nominate a little library on the next to the sidewalk(There is a little peice of grass between the street and the sidewalk)?
Instant declined
The clhs pokemon stop we need to have a pokestop at the school so more people can have fun and experience by pokemon go
Little Free Libraries
Can I nominate a daycare for kids, but its on private property?
Nomination rejected
Why are all my nominations being declined?
In Memory Of .... rejected appeal
Rechazo constante
Restoration Appeal: Wildbienenhaus Incorrect removal due to malicious reporting
Why was this removed
Little Libraries
Help with the mass deletion of points of interest
Help with the mass deletion of points of interest
Question regarding submission for Little Free Library
Need help in some nominations I did
Mala apelacion por Niantic
Réévaluation demandée – Ancienne pompe Shell en bordure de trottoir
Little Free Libraries removed
Mädchen mit Ballos - keeps getting rejected
Clarification on Historical Society Houses
Dudas a la hora de evaluar
Question about not in game gym
Should I appeal on this?
Wayfair rejected not understanding
Wayfair rejected not understanding
Gated Communities and Pokestops
Pokestop rejected
Missing Arena in Pokemon go
Inaccessible Gym on Restricted Campus — Any Advice
Are Apartment (and Neighborhood) Welcome/Place Name Signs Legit Submissions? (Should I Appeal This Submission?)
Schools for minors under 18
Schools for minors under 18
Heraldic shields on exterior facade of historic house — private property rejection, is this salvageable?
Collage campus
Clarification on “private property”
Pokestop Removed Improperly
Request for Review of Removed Wayspot – Apex Library / Apex Arts Academy, Patna, India
Pokéstop Submission
Waypoints never become pokestops
Appeals missing?
Paredes de secundarias con murales
Was there a change to criteria on private property?
Was there a change to criteria on private property?
Nomination rejected on a public garden saying it's private
Stop remove less then 1 week after creation
Help with little free libraries
Help with little free libraries
Rejected waypoint
Nomination rejected on a public garden saying it's private
Two new Wall Art stops removed
My Pokestop ising in the game
Niantic Wayfarer
Local little Library denied twice, should I submit again?
Two new Wall Art stops removed
Wayspot removed–can it be returned?
Victim of Targeted abuse
Request removal the private property located wayspot
Policy question
Fake Pokestops being nominated and accepted in neighborhood
Removed Gym/Pokestop appeal
Why is my way stop rejected?
Appeal for multi-family historic home rejected
Farmland confusion
Pokestop accepted but the route attached to it removed
Historischer Kreuzschlepper Gaukönigshofen
Disappeared Pokestop
Question: “Criteria against nominations within 40m of residential locations”
Question About Free Little Library
Nomination rejection appeal
Waypoint removed after being accepted
Submitted a request to reject an approved location
Trail marker confusion
Why didnt you add peeing boy
My wayspot was rejected for being on private property but it's not. It's easily accessible from the public road
Waypoint Removal - Flindersia enterance (K-12 School)
Removal Rejection Appeal - Gold Basketball Hole #2
Private Property Rejection Help
Removal Request Rejected: Spieleparadies Zirl
Removal Rejection Appeal - Space for Books Little Free Library
Wayfarer Removal Appeal - Ben Bowen's Birthplace Plaque, Treorci
I wanted a closer arena
Some PokéStops and a Gym disappeared, but I didn’t receive any information about it
Removed pokestop appeal
Pokestop with no public access?
Pokestop Accepted then Disappeared
Wayspot removed after request to move to correct location
Missing Gym (Pokemon Go) Pls Check
Eligible nominations getting auto-rejected for no apparent reason [SOLVED]
Support all players equal
How to make better this PokeStop Nomination?
Open letter to niantic about rejected nominations
Pokestop em fazenda?
Vegetable stand stop decline
Restoration Appeal – Little Free Library – Charter #221054
Appeal of pokemon gym removal. Please re-instate
My new pokestop dissapeard
Wayspot Appeal - Street Library
Help submitting appeal
Taking down pokestop in private are
Accepted Wayspot Removed After Appearing in Pokémon GO
Accepted Wayspot