Stroller blocking at playground

[Anonymous]

FTM with 2 year old, so we are new to the playground scene. At our local small, enclosed playground people park their strollers around the perimeter.

I’ve noticed more often than not someone parks their stroller right in front of mine even when there are open spots. Obviously this is annoying because I have to touch their stuff to either get my kid in the stroller or to maneuver out as I’m boxed in against the wall. One person even put their blanket directly in front on my stroller.

Am I violating some unspoken rule, or are other people just not being considerate? Or am I overthinking? I would never put my stuff in front of anothers’.

[Anonymous]

This would never even occur to me to think about. I'd just move their stroller out of my way and get my stuff.

[Anonymous]

Maybe they are trying to avoid blocking more play space than needed by keeping the strollers together. I'd assume that

[Anonymous]

I completely understand why it would be annoying because I hate when people intrude on my space when it's unnecessary. And I do think a lot of people give zero thought to whether they are being inconsiderate of others. That said, not sure what you can do about it other than park your stroller off by itself to minimize the chance of this happening, or find a different playground.

[Anonymous]

You must have some primo stroller parking space and they want that space too. Either move their stroller or park somewhere less desirable.

[Anonymous]

Tell us more about your charmed life.

[Anonymous]

I can’t believe you’re spending time thinking about this.

[Anonymous]

They are being a little rude but you're overthinking.

Maybe look for a more out of the way place to park your stroller if it bothers you (maybe you are picking a spot that is super convenient and so of course there is more traffic/competition for those spaces).

But for the record, I would have zero qualms about moving a stroller that was blocking my access to my own, nor would I care if someone moved my stroller for the same purpose. It's not a car and we're talking about moving it a foot or two out of the way, not taking it for a spin.

[Anonymous]

If it's as small of a tot lot as you say, then presumably you know (or see) the person blocking your stroller. So why not say something "Ma'm, I'm moving your stroller to the left since you blocked me in again".

[Anonymous]

Is it the only shady spot on playground?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it's as small of a tot lot as you say, then presumably you know (or see) the person blocking your stroller. So why not say something "Ma'm, I'm moving your stroller to the left since you blocked me in again".

“Tot lot” made me throw up in my mouth a little. You say “Littles” too, don’t you?

[Anonymous]

I don’t think they are doing it intentionally. Most people just don’t think. They just plop stuff down and go. Very little thought with some people. Just move on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it's as small of a tot lot as you say, then presumably you know (or see) the person blocking your stroller. So why not say something "Ma'm, I'm moving your stroller to the left since you blocked me in again".

Do this, OP. The only thing funnier than being bothered by this nonevent enough to post on DCUM about it, would be following this script to fill your empty days with a new neighborhood enemy. Bonus points if you can find a way to mispronounce ma'am as it's written above.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FTM with 2 year old, so we are new to the playground scene. At our local small, enclosed playground people park their strollers around the perimeter.

I’ve noticed more often than not someone parks their stroller right in front of mine even when there are open spots. Obviously this is annoying because I have to touch their stuff to either get my kid in the stroller or to maneuver out as I’m boxed in against the wall. One person even put their blanket directly in front on my stroller.

Am I violating some unspoken rule, or are other people just not being considerate? Or am I overthinking? I would never put my stuff in front of anothers’.

Nothing obvious about that. I can't imagine giving it a second thought.

[Anonymous]

OP here, guess I am overthinking it. Thanks for reminding me to stop bring anal retentive lol. I am fussy about personal space, and dislike people touching my things, but that’s a conversation for my therapist.