# Why was my pokestop rejected? **URL:** \ **Category:** Nomination Support\ **Created:** [January 5, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/why-was-my-pokestop-rejected/110820 "2026-01-05T17:40:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6
**Author:** ![LetsRollGirl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/letsrollgirl/32/40620_2.png) [@LetsRollGirl](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/LetsRollGirl)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/why-was-my-pokestop-rejected/110820/6 "2026-01-05T18:05:44Z")
I understand that it can be challenging to find eligible wayspots. If you are comfortable sharing your village name it’s possible that folks here could offer some specific suggestions. Otherwise there is a good discussion here about rural areas. > [@Tips for Rural Nominators](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/tips-for-rural-nominators/137): > > Tips for Rural Nominators: Look for things that meet the guidelines that tend to be in rural areas: Churches Fraternal orders and veteran outposts Eligible points of interest AT churches, veterans posts, etc. Look for picnic shelters, ball fields, prayer gardens, Little Free Libraries, and religious sculptures and shrines. Community Centers, libraries, post offices and or town offices where public meetings are held Town parks, sports fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters so long as in public s… --- _[View the full topic](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/why-was-my-pokestop-rejected/110820)._