Neighborhood signs are seen by many as ineligible, unless they have something included that may meet criteria, such as a water fountain or unique art; this one looks pretty standard and indistinct to me. Many do not see how they are great places to be social/exercise/explore. I’d say that you may have gotten lucky with that appeal.
I’m interested in what you may have included in your supporting info/photo, as that may have allowed it to be approved by the appeals team. We only get 2 appeals every 15 days.
The fire pit and picnic area may be eligible, and for it to be rejected by the community is a little harder to understand. However, some do not see these as meeting criteria, even though they can be great places to socialize, and we do have clarification on picnic areas that say they may be eligible. My last appeal was used on a picnic area, and others have had to use appeals on them as well, even though we have the clarification available to reviewers.
This info is not just on the forums, as it’s also in the help section on the Wayfarer website, as well as the Wayfarer Help Center website, so even if reviewers aren’t on the forums, there is access to it.