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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is really a shame. Maybe the neighbors who would like to use the field or playground could talk to the principal about doing a clean up every Monday morning or something? I agree that these facilities should be open to the public when school is not in session, but I also understand that the schools don't have the staff to deal with a lot of litter, vandalism, and the other problems listed above. [/quote]

The schools I've lived near have generally been open to the public when school is not in session, which I think is great.  But if the public use of the playground is causing problems for the school, then I totally understand why they would lock the gate.  I'd talk to the principal and ask what the issues are and try to find solutions.  [/quote]

This. How can anyone argue that playgrounds that have been trashed should be open to the public?

[b]There are lots of schools that don't have this problem - go ahead and drive to one of them. Upper NW is your best bet[/b].[/quote]

Well, the recently refurbished Lafayette field has a huge problem with dog poop.  Even worse, every time a parent posts about it on the local listserv, you get the entitled neighbor that claims their right to have their dog use the field (usually off leash) as a toilet.  Also, the outrage that ensued when the police showed up to write tickets for having their dogs off leash was especially entertaining.  Upper NW has its fair share of inconsiderate, navel gazing ass wipes.  [/quote]

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