I had submitted a nomination for a picnic table in my local park which was rejected by reviewers and subsequently on appeal. My understanding from Niantic’s clarification last year (which I included in the supporting evidence) was that this should be eligible as a good place to socialise?
I’ve included screenshots of the rejection and the nomination below.
Wayspot Title: Inchcolm Park Picnic Area
Location (lat/lon) : Inchcolm Park, South Queensferry, EH30 9NB (roughly 55.9863209, -3.4011725)
City: South Queensferry
Country: UK
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Looks like a nice social space
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Hello,
EDIT: Ignore everything in this comment, I was wrong lol
You can read the clarification on benches here: Seating Benches
There are basically 3 ways you can get picnic tables/benches approved.
It is a memorial dedicated to a notable public figure
It is artistic
It is an anchor for a scenic viewpoint
I’m with you, I could make an argument that picnic tables can be great places to socialize, but unfortunately, that’s the direction the Wayfarer team is taking. This table looks like it’s “just” a picnic table in a park, so it’s not eligible.
We just saw these appeal rejections overturned this morning.
I have just been having a discussion about submitting picnic areas and thought I would share this more widely.
Why are they so often rejected for being indistinct or temporary, when they have a concrete base and are visible on satellite?
Why do the appeals team say they are ineligible?
And why are some accepted easily?
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Hopefully this one can also be given another look.
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You forgot this clarification which I think is closer to what the nomination is:
Picnic areas are great places to be social! Note that a picnic area with a group of tables constitutes one nomination. However, not all picnic areas are eligible across the board. For example, a picnic table on single-family private residential property should not be accepted.
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Picnic tables are good
Picnic areas are great places to be social! Note that a picnic area with a group of tables constitutes one nomination. However, not all picnic areas are eligible across the board. For example, a picnic table on single-family private residential property should not be accepted.
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Sorry forgot to say welcome @KasumiRJ before.
It’s not easy to know where to post but I’m moving this To the general area
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Agree that this looks like a poor decision. It looks very similar to something I’ve had approved by the community too (in blue in the linked post)
I actually made a post earlier about picnic tables and how inconsistent the decisions are and my appeals were reversed
I have just been having a discussion about submitting picnic areas and thought I would share this more widely.
Why are they so often rejected for being indistinct or temporary, when they have a concrete base and are visible on satellite?
Why do the appeals team say they are ineligible?
And why are some accepted easily?
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[1000042657]
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Please have a look at Picnic Areas .
This talks about picnic tables, which this is, as opposed to benches which is what you are talking about.
Picnic tables are generally acceptable. The appeal rejection is … odd.
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@salixsorbus @elijustrying This is what I get for trying to help lol
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Thanks everyone, glad to see I’m not going crazy! Hopefully someone from Wayfarer will see this.
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TjoeMi
August 12, 2025, 3:11pm
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The picnic table looks like have its own dedicated place. Looks good to me
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Just seen the email saying it’s been approved, thank you!
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Yay I’m pleased we both got help today on this topic!
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This topic was amazing. Encourages me to nominate my local picnic tables again.
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