Can someone please help me understand my rejected greenspace appeal and let me know if you think I should pursue it any further?
This was actually my 2nd nomination ever. Knowing what I know now I would’ve taken better photos and explained it’s use better.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation criteria clarification made me feel it was worth appealing this old rejection because it says a park/recreational area can qualify without signage and supporting evidence should provide evidence recreational use.
My appeal included evidence of recreational community space via county parcel records showing it’s HOA open space and HOA governing documents showing the open space is intended for community enjoyment and recreation.
My appeal was denied as, “an open green space, which are commonly found”, “lacks uniqueness and historical or cultural meaning”.
That’s where I’m confused. It overlooks the 3rd hole golf course pond, the community gathers here for bonfires and pot luck’s, they set up outdoor movies, play cornhole, wiffle ball, badminton, etc. I couldn’t add better photos during the appeal so I’ll add a couple here.
I’ve also had community green space accepted before, which is why I’m trying to understand the distinction.
Would you pursue this further, start a new nomination with better photos/explination or consider it ineligible? I’d like to understand for future nominations, and for reviewing or helping others with similar spaces.
Also, the Criteria and Forum Criteria Discussions Library link provided in my denial doesn’t work. Does anyone know where that information can be located or where any specific guidance on community open spaces could be located?
Attaching the original nomination, appeal and rejection contribution record. I marked out specific location/parcel information since this is a public forum and the space is in my neighborhood.
