Remember that thing about MoCo Parks/Playgrounds Reopening?

[Anonymous]

Just kidding. They're not. Apparently the whole parks department lives in a bomb shelter and didn't see the new county executive order until today. In spite of what the County Executive has been saying, Montgomery Parks says they're reopening anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just kidding. They're not. Apparently the whole parks department lives in a bomb shelter and didn't see the new county executive order until today. In spite of what the County Executive has been saying, Montgomery Parks says they're reopening anything.

Are you freaking kidding? (I went to the website; I know you're not.)

What "additional guidance" do they need to open the damn playgrounds, besides taking down the orange mesh? Give me a break.

[Anonymous]

Is this just the website not being updated, or does it reflect actual guidance?

[Anonymous]

I was planning to just cut the fencing at 5:01 today and date them to arrest me (I am rich and white, so they wouldn’t). But it is raining so I will wait until tomorrow morning.

I don’t need guidance to know that playgrounds are low risk activity and that I can make that choice for my family. I wear masks in stores and would never go to a bar/restaurant indoors but let’s use some common sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this just the website not being updated, or does it reflect actual guidance?

It's a new post. They just posted the message on social media, too.

[Anonymous]

Not kidding. What a mess. Who runs this place? Elrich announced days ago that playgrounds can open today at 5pm. Parks department is incapable of planning to meet a deadline?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was planning to just cut the fencing at 5:01 today and date them to arrest me (I am rich and white, so they wouldn’t). But it is raining so I will wait until tomorrow morning.

I don’t need guidance to know that playgrounds are low risk activity and that I can make that choice for my family. I wear masks in stores and would never go to a bar/restaurant indoors but let’s use some common sense.

Please do. I'd love to see the judge toss your case and give a reaming to the parks department on this.

[Anonymous]

about our parks and facilities:

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Just called and literally cried on the phone. Others should do it too. This is bullshit.

[Anonymous]

Oh shut up. So sick of your bitching and complaining. You must have been loads of fun to hunker down with during this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was planning to just cut the fencing at 5:01 today and date them to arrest me (I am rich and white, so they wouldn’t). But it is raining so I will wait until tomorrow morning.

I don’t need guidance to know that playgrounds are low risk activity and that I can make that choice for my family. I wear masks in stores and would never go to a bar/restaurant indoors but let’s use some common sense.

Another crappy member of the community who thinks what they want should be what the entire community goes by.

Honest question: Why don't people like you run for office if you think you should be in charge?

[Anonymous]

OP here.

One thing I'll say in the Parks Department's defense is that this is likely the fault of Dr Gayles and the public health team. I suspect the Parks Department asked Dr. Gayles what they're supposed to do and never got anything meaningful back.

The public health guidance coming out at a county level is sort of a mess. It's fine as long as you don't look at it that closely, but once you really start reading it you'll find various inconsistencies and absurd requirements. e.g., Do you really think you can get most 2 year olds to wear masks? They're technically required in daycares now, even though the state acknowledges a lot of kids under 5 shouldn't wear them).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:about our parks and facilities:

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Just called and literally cried on the phone. Others should do it too. This is bullshit.

I understand your wish to enjoy park land, but... come on. No need to pull the crying stunt with this. Have a little dignity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was planning to just cut the fencing at 5:01 today and date them to arrest me (I am rich and white, so they wouldn’t). But it is raining so I will wait until tomorrow morning.

I don’t need guidance to know that playgrounds are low risk activity and that I can make that choice for my family. I wear masks in stores and would never go to a bar/restaurant indoors but let’s use some common sense.

Another crappy member of the community who thinks what they want should be what the entire community goes by.

Honest question: Why don't people like you run for office if you think you should be in charge?

Oh, this poster again. Sure, because you certainly waive your rights to political engagement if you don't run for office.

The irony in this case, though, is that this decision was made by the elected leaders. The County Executive said to reopen. It's the civil servants in the Parks Department that are blocking it now.

[Anonymous]

Even Hogan’s spokesperson seemed upset. Said he was looking forward to taking his kids to the playground this evening.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:about our parks and facilities:

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Just called and literally cried on the phone. Others should do it too. This is bullshit.

I understand your wish to enjoy park land, but... come on. No need to pull the crying stunt with this. Have a little dignity.

Not a stunt. Actually that sad. Weird you think it was a stunt.