Availability of restrooms near walking trails

[Odyssey57]

During this time of keeping our distance from neighbors and friends, many of us are making more use of the walking trails to easily maintain the recommended 6-ft. distance. I'm in the Village of Fenney and have been either cycling or taking long walks most mornings. Prior to late last week, restrooms were available at both the Fenney Putt 'n Play as well at the Archery center. While these two recreation opportunities remain open, the restrooms are now locked. This is making for a difficult situation for those of us who are out on the trails for any significant length of time. I'm at a loss to understand the reasoning behind closing the (individual) restrooms. No one is nearby and there are supplies available in the restrooms to wash and dry hands. Any ideas about why this has happened, and what can be done to reverse the decision?

[DianeM]

During this time of keeping our distance from neighbors and friends, many of us are making more use of the walking trails to easily maintain the recommended 6-ft. distance. I'm in the Village of Fenney and have been either cycling or taking long walks most mornings. Prior to late last week, restrooms were available at both the Fenney Putt 'n Play as well at the Archery center. While these two recreation opportunities remain open, the restrooms are now locked. This is making for a difficult situation for those of us who are out on the trails for any significant length of time. I'm at a loss to understand the reasoning behind closing the (individual) restrooms. No one is nearby and there are supplies available in the restrooms to wash and dry hands. Any ideas about why this has happened, and what can be done to reverse the decision?

Seriously?

Because the germs of an infected person would remain long after the person left.

Perhaps you should shorten your time on the trails during this situation.

[vintageogauge]

I wouldn't even touch the door knob. Shorter trips or stay near home and walk on the streets nearby several times would be the answer. At least you can get home faster with a bike.

[Two Bills]

Use a dog owners yard, but please pick up after!

[russtcc]

The restrooms near the pickleball courts are open as well at the Marsh View pitch and putt by Edna's

[CFrance]

Use a dog owners yard, but please pick up after!
No! You might kill the grass.:icon_wink:

[Odyssey57]

Thanks!

[New Englander]

During this time of keeping our distance from neighbors and friends, many of us are making more use of the walking trails to easily maintain the recommended 6-ft. distance. I'm in the Village of Fenney and have been either cycling or taking long walks most mornings. Prior to late last week, restrooms were available at both the Fenney Putt 'n Play as well at the Archery center. While these two recreation opportunities remain open, the restrooms are now locked. This is making for a difficult situation for those of us who are out on the trails for any significant length of time. I'm at a loss to understand the reasoning behind closing the (individual) restrooms. No one is nearby and there are supplies available in the restrooms to wash and dry hands. Any ideas about why this has happened, and what can be done to reverse the decision?

I'll talk to Mark Morse when we have lunch tomorrow.

[BK001]

Should they be kept open?

DEPENDS! :1rotfl:

[NotGolfer]

I'll talk to Mark Morse when we have lunch tomorrow.

You made me laugh out loud! Thanks for the humorous retort......:1rotfl:

[Bay Kid]

Times like this I am glad I am a guy.

[Blessed2BNTV]

Should they be kept open?

DEPENDS! :1rotfl:

That was funny!:mademyday:

[Rosie1950]

That was funny!:mademyday:

Can you spare a square

[stan the man]

People were stealing the toilet paper

[Stu from NYC]

So that is where we could have gotten some, who knew

[New Englander]

People were stealing the toilet paper

I've been out of toilet paper for ten days now. I'm using corn cobs.

[TexaninVA]

I've been out of toilet paper for ten days now. I'm using corn cobs.

Be gentle :faint:

[croughwell]

Its very unfortunate that some people still dont get the facts... Keeping everyone else safe requires common sense and a little sacrifice. These are the same people who would demand the bathrooms to be closed at the first confirmed case. Perhaps some of us need to be less selfish and think of everyone else.

[Number 10 GI]

It is the woods, just pretend you are a bear.

[Jack58033]

Two Bills. The sarcasm drips off your response. Keep it up.

[Diamond Dave]

I was at one of the town squares recently and used one of two public restrooms they had there.
I opened the door with one of those handicap automatic door openers.
I then put my hand under the wash basin and an electronic eye turned the water on and off automatically.
I blowed-dryed my hands
and left by touching the auto door button with my elbow.
I touched nothing.
This is the way all public restrooms should operate!

[karostay]

Daniel Boon and Davy Crockett never had a problem

[Troopie]

I've noticed that so many people reply to posts with snarky, cutting remarks. People are asking legitimate questions. Just because those questions may seem dumb to you doesn't mean you have to lash out at them. Everyone is very stressed right now. Would it be so hard to just be kind? Jeez!

[mary4471]

Wear a Depends is an option. You can reuse if you don't need it and probably more safe than restrooms. Also our restrooms up North were open yesterday?

[JoMar]

I've noticed that so many people reply to posts with snarky, cutting remarks. People are asking legitimate questions. Just because those questions may seem dumb to you doesn't mean you have to lash out at them. Everyone is very stressed right now. Would it be so hard to just be kind? Jeez!

Some of that is to keep it light, some is in frustration with the implied "me" in the post and some is because if OP's would think a bit they would answer their own questions.

[Topspinmo]

I've been out of toilet paper for ten days now. I'm using corn cobs.

Remember to rake twice.

[Topspinmo]

Daniel Boon and Davy Crockett never had a problem

And they didn’t have English leather either. :ho:

[pdfortin]

The facility would have to disinfect that area every time a person went in to keep it clean.
The cost would be crazy as well as putting said person in harms way every time they went in to clean. Do what animals do, drip dry. If it is a #2, you should know your body by now and know your timing. If not, stay home.

[RoadToad]

During this time of keeping our distance from neighbors and friends, many of us are making more use of the walking trails to easily maintain the recommended 6-ft. distance. I'm in the Village of Fenney and have been either cycling or taking long walks most mornings. Prior to late last week, restrooms were available at both the Fenney Putt 'n Play as well at the Archery center. While these two recreation opportunities remain open, the restrooms are now locked. This is making for a difficult situation for those of us who are out on the trails for any significant length of time. I'm at a loss to understand the reasoning behind closing the (individual) restrooms. No one is nearby and there are supplies available in the restrooms to wash and dry hands. Any ideas about why this has happened, and what can be done to reverse the decision?

An excellent way to get infected!!
NO ONE should use public facilities in this situation unless they can be disinfected after each user. They are germ farms and should be locked; just as they are.

[Bay Kid]

I was at one of the town squares recently and used one of two public restrooms they had there.
I opened the door with one of those handicap automatic door openers.
I then put my hand under the wash basin and an electronic eye turned the water on and off automatically.
I blowed-dryed my hands
and left by touching the auto door button with my elbow.
I touched nothing.
This is the way all public restrooms should operate!

The only thing I would do different would be to bring my own paper towel. Those blow dryers spread germs. I was sorry to see TVs changing to these.

[Two Bills]

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[Two Bills]

The only thing I would do different would be to bring my own paper towel. Those blow dryers spread germs. I was sorry to see TVs changing to these.

You must know something,we were never told.
When our village hall changed from towels to blowers, we were informed that they were the safest and most hygenic way to dry your hands.
Washed hands never had to come in contact with any other objects, which reduced germ transfer to as near zero as you can get.

[CFrance]

You must know something,we were never told.
When our village hall changed from towels to blowers, we were informed that they were the safest and most hygenic way to dry your hands.
Washed hands never had to come in contact with any other objects, which reduced germ transfer to as near zero as you can get.
Blowers have been found to spread more germs than paper towels. The new Dyson ultra-strong dryers are the worst. There was a test done, and I will try to find a link to the article if you want. I just remember reading it.

[Two Bills]

Blowers have been found to spread more germs than paper towels. The new Dyson ultra-strong dryers are the worst. There was a test done, and I will try to find a link to the article if you want. I just remember reading it.

We bought Dyson as well!!

[CFrance]

We bought Dyson as well!!
I love them. They really do a great job. I think if people washed their hands the correct way, for the right amount of time, there wouldn't be many germs for the dryer to spread.

[Bay Kid]

You must know something,we were never told.
When our village hall changed from towels to blowers, we were informed that they were the safest and most hygenic way to dry your hands.
Washed hands never had to come in contact with any other objects, which reduced germ transfer to as near zero as you can get.

TVs started changing out paper to blowers a few years back. Good idea except these are public baths. I always bring my own drying paper towel to public restrooms.

Ever notice the feeling of the where the hot air blows? People sneeze or cough then it is circulated thru the blower. How long have these blowers been in use? Are they ever cleaned?

To me blowers are germ carriers/circulators.