From a complaint about Peters Park yesterday.
Mayor Walsh may be hesitating to call out the parks around Boston where people are still un-social-distancing for basketball, street hockey, doggie butt sniffing and boozie parties, but concerned citizens with the 311 app on their phone are not. Even as Walsh was merely threatening to taunt basketball-playing would-be contagion spreaders mercilessly at a press conference yesterday, the city's 311 database was filling up with pleas to do something.
Some examples:
Butler Park, South Boston: Mayor Walsh, please remind folks that there is a "stay indoors" advisory. There are children and parents all over the parks, young men playing basketball, people congregating on the streets. I still have to work, I do not want to get sick when they show up at the stores because they decided NOT to practice social distancing.
Billings Field, West Roxbury. I know parks are open so folks can enjoy the Fred air and take walks etc. Does this also Mean adults can bring their beach chairs and alcoholic beverages? Definitely appears they have moved cocktail hour to Billings field. No- these are not young adults. They are adults who should know better.
Porzio Park, Jeffries Point, East Boston: There are constantly people playing on the playground at Porzio Park. When there aren't kids using the equipment it is being used as a dog park. Is there any way to do a more effective job of closing the playground for the safety of the neighborhood?
Noyes Playground, East Boston: Large group of people playing soccer in the park.
Peters Park, South End. I realize it's a beautiful day and all of us want to exercise and release stress. But seeing these basketball courts packed with no regard for social distancing is disturbing.
Eden Street Park, Charlestown. PLEASE ENFORCE - group of people congregating and playing basketball @ Eden St Park.
American Legion Playground, East Boston. Apparently people don't understand what social distancing and the stay at home advisory is about. This is unacceptable. People like this are causing this virus to spread. I thought the Boston playgrounds/parks were closed? Something needs to be done.
Fallon Field, Roslindale. Fallon Field hockey rink is full of young adults. Parks are closed. These folks are going to kill their grandparents like this. Close the gates to the rink!
Marcella Playground, Roxbury. Tons of people playing at Marcella Park. Kids in playing on the playground equipment which is supposed to be closed. Probably 30 youth playing basketball. No social distancing. So unsafe.
Polcari Playground, North End. Six people playing basket ball!!!! No social distance!
City Yards Field, East Boston. Drove by East Boston city yards today to witness scores of people playing soccer. While the rest of us are doing our part during this pandemic these people think they are better than the rest of us. They are going to spread this virus as did Madison Gradi Grad. Please Mr. Mayor shut the playgrounds down and enforce it for the sake of all of us. If I see it again and nothing has been done I will notify several news stations to expose this. Thank you.
M Street Beach, South Boston. Large group drinking and not social distancing on M street beach.
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It's ridiculous. There's a
By Anon
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 3:35pm
It's ridiculous. There's a psycho in a wheelchair rolling around Fallon Field in Roslindale harassing children and adults telling them that the park is closed and then calling the cops & 311 on them. Mass.gov states that play structures are closed but parks remain open for passive recreation. She even went as far as to tell a dad & son they can't play catch with a baseball. We are allowed to get fresh air. Elizabeth needs to stay inside and find a hobby. 311 is tired of being clogged up with her foolish requests of padlocks & chains for parks.
This is directly from Boston
By cden4
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 10:30pm
This is directly from Boston.gov:
> Although parks remain open for "passive recreation" (such as walking or jogging) at this time, park users are advised to follow guidelines recommended by the Boston Public Health Commission:
> Practice social distancing (remain at least six feet away from other people).
> Wash hands, utilize hand sanitizer, and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your inner elbow.
> Limit time in public areas and avoid congregating in groups.
> Stay home if you feel sick.
https://www.boston.gov/news/coronavirus-covid-19-u...
https://youtu.be/e0-2XxgHIXk
By Paul Mccaffrey
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 2:24pm
https://youtu.be/e0-2XxgHIXk
Seen the same kids play for
By officer laney
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 3:07pm
Seen the same kids play for 16 years at the same basketball court , can’t take their only place of peace from them go inside and worry about yourselves . Only person ruining anything is y’all , get a grip stay in your penthouse .
Penthouse Bahahahaha. I wish
By BBW
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 7:23pm
Penthouse Bahahahaha. I wish
Kids?
By anon
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 7:31pm
"Seen the same kids play for 16 years at the same basketball court"
Then they're not kids anymore are they? Therefore they should know better in this time when we all need to do our part to control the spread of this virus.
People making complaints
By anon
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 8:00pm
People making complaints about the Parks should Mind there Own Business!....
Those people reporting might
By BBW
Sun, 03/29/2020 - 5:10pm
Those people reporting might save your grandparents lives. Or yours.
Not if people are following the rules
By SwirlyGrrl
Sun, 03/29/2020 - 9:41pm
The city decided the rules. People not following the rules need to be stopped.
People following the rules should not be harassed by paranoid ninnies who need to get a life or at least learn the science behind those rules.
They need to take a break
By Mark-
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 9:53pm
It would be nice if they make it to their 17th year on that court, don’t you think? Along with all your friends and neighbors and anybody else around you. Have you seen the refrigerator truck that’sAt the hospital in Queens because there are so many bodies there’s no place to put them? I bet some of those people liked watching basketball pickup games too.
Seen the same kids play for
By Talk Show Trasher
Sun, 03/29/2020 - 12:13pm
Are the teenagers from 16 years ago still playing there?
Then they aren’t kids any more and can be expected do behave better.
This is an opportunity to find some other physical activity that isn’t as exposing.
Seriously. Are people THAT locked in to their behaviors?
An opportunity to find NEW sources of peace and social engagement and exercise is at hand.
I thought kids liked novel activities, no?
They aren’t unimaginative kids, I reckon. Y’all stay safe now, ‘hear?
Think Marcus Smart & Utah Jazz
By Nowy Liberté
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 3:57pm
Here's your model
A couple of players don't know that they are carrying the SARS-COV-2 virus -- they have no obvious symptoms. They engage in a fairly intense pickup game with some other players -- sweat, spit files about everywhere. The result at least one other player is infected.
Only difference between the actual scenario and the above -- it was an NBA game just before its "Quarantine" for the season. The two players [virus carriers] were from the Utah Jazz [both immediately after tested positive]. The beneficiary of their attention was Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics -- he later tested positive.
Note none of the participants was much older than 30! They all were in better than average conditioning, with no obvious problems with their immune system.
People are that Bored!!!
By JuniorCV
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 5:35pm
Who in their right state of mind files complains with 311?
1- If it is really bothering you that people are outside playing basketball or jogging, then go out there and let them know directly.
2-Those people that are outside enjoying their lives can’t get you exposed so why is it bothering you.
People just don’t know how to mind their business!!!
Really?
By anon
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 7:14pm
"Those people that are outside enjoying their lives can’t get you exposed so why is it bothering you."
Really? Did you really just say that? Did you have to study to be that dumb? You didn't use a question mark where it should be either, but I'll let that one slide.
can’t get others exposed? Are
By BBW
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 7:38pm
can’t get others exposed? Are you serious? Ok here ya go. If I catch virus at work then play basketball and spread it to my friend then my friend brings it home to his wife and so on...
That’s how if people that are just outside playing basketball or talking closely or sharing a joint can spread it to people that are staying in.
Oh and I added the joint
By BBW
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 7:40pm
Oh and I added the joint thing because I have a couple of friends that thought it was harmless to smoke together to relieve the stress of Covid 19.
The more contagion within
By DPM
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 7:49pm
The more contagion within society the more likely vulnerable people get it.
They are indeed risking all of society with their selfish actions. Parks should be closed and citations and if necessary arrests should be made to safeguard everyone else.
OMFG how do you not
By Brent Jeffries
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 10:47pm
OMFG how do you not understand this?
Your "friend" "officer laney" (really we all know it's just you, but let's play along), has the virus and his sweaty hands get it all over the ball and then your other "friend" "South end resident" (also still just you, but we're still playing along) gets the ball and makes a sweet stutter-step between the legs dribble and jukes you out of your jockstrap as he blows past and throws down a monster dunk. But he got the virus all over his hands now and he wipes his brow and he's infected. Also, when you all shake hands at the end you all get it. Then "South end resident" goes to his "job at MGH" and spreads it to the nurses and other patients. They get sick and some die. Plus, you go home and spread it to your grandma. She gets sick and dies.
But hey, at least you got to play some ball.
Nexr problem coming fast
By anon
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 5:58pm
With the shut down of all eating establishments in the city we are depriving one specie of animals of their food source usually found in dumpsters and in alleys. Get ready for the invasion of starving subway rats the size of rabbits roaming the streets of Boston.
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By Will LaTulippe
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 7:54pm
And we're not going to talk about that dude at the edge of the key ballin' in a dress shirt?
He's wide open!
By Brent Jeffries
Sat, 03/28/2020 - 11:22pm
He's wide open!
Middlesex Fells
By anon
Sun, 03/29/2020 - 10:01am
Just to add, Middlesex Fells in Stoneham ... I've been going there for 30 years, and yesterday (Saturday) was the busiest I've ever seen it, by far. Not even close. Cars lining the roads, parking on grass, median, etc. At the very least, ticket those mofos. But it was just insane. Groups of people at both of the towers, jamming the trails, etc. I overhead a woman saying "I feel like I'm getting more exercise now with this COVID thing!" Really? Get your fat ass on an indoor exercise bike! Just totally out of control.
They should start towing the dangerously parked cars
By SwirlyGrrl
Sun, 03/29/2020 - 9:49pm
I have been enjoying the Fells at off times (I live close enough to enjoy the occasional Howlalujah Coyote Chorus), but it is getting ridiculous and dangerous in the late afternoons and on weekends. Cars are lined up next to NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on roads that are too narrow for this shit. I know people who live on South Border Road and they are massively pissed off. There have been accidents.
General rule: if the parking lot is full, the trails are too full. Move on to another place or drive further out to a less popular spot. I wanted a beach walk and tried a couple of places until I found one that wasn't over full so I wouldn't endanger anyone. If you are already in a car, a couple of miles and a new spot won't kill you.
youth dont care
By Anon
Mon, 03/30/2020 - 11:35am
Sadly, I saw scores of kids the past few days.. Some all piled into cars, some all riding bikes, some playing in parks. Its happening everywhere. They are all spreading it then returning home to their families who are spreading it more and more. I dont have a teenager, so easier said than done, but I'd prohibit them for leaving the house. Either way, kids dont seem to care. Socializing is more important to them than stopping the spread.
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