Comments on: First Christian Requests Expansion of 'No Parking' Zone on Nelson Ferry

By: NDH Guy

NDH Guy — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:56:31 +0000

FYI, the parking lot where Dancing Goats, Fleet Feet, Whit’s End, Hot Yoga, and Twist n Scoot is, is now being patrolled by a booting/towing company. I saw the guy and spoke to him. He said he will be there periodically, and told me it will not be enforced when the businesses are closed. I assume this park at the church, The Grange, and Watershed folks were parking in their lot.

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:53:09 +0000

FYI…this passed unanimously at last week’s commission meeting.

By: L

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:01:49 +0000

Not sure if passed. I am very tired of not being able to make it through the intersection at Ponce/Nelson Ferry headed toward Scott blvd due to all the cars illegally parked blocking the flow of traffic beyond the Sign that says (No Parking Here To Corner) to the traffic light!!! I try to continue on and once I make it almost pass the park due to all the rest of the illegally parked cars I have several times come close to being hit by cars not stopping at the stop sign on Coventry/Nelson Ferry. This is the intersection everyday I try to steer to the left to continue on Nelson Ferry where there is not a stop sign. Very tired, I think this area should be strictly enforced and better regulated ie. parking on one side of the street and Distance to Corner really enforced.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:11:26 +0000

Amen, DM….

Our city has great playgrounds for kids…especially Glen Lake park. Kids are indeed fortunate in our fair city! And it is good to see them there, away from the TV’s and Playstation games…

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:12:53 +0000

Most of the city's parks have playgrounds Lump... Adair, Glenlake, Ebster, Mead, Oakhurst, Scott... And no one is going to shout you down, but I think a playground on the Square is a bit much.

By: lumpintheroad

lumpintheroad — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:05:54 +0000

I’ve always wondered why Decatur, family-friendly as it is, does not have a city-run playground. The only ones I’ve seen are attached to the churches around town (unless you count fast food joints, which I don’t), which seems unfair, both to the churches and to the people who do not belong to a church yet want a place for their children to play. I’ve only lived here for three years and do not have kids so I am poorly informed on the issue, but has there ever been an effort by the city to pursue a public playground? Where would it go?

I know I’ll probably get shouted down for this, but the (sparsely) grassy spot between the bandstand and the fountain plaza always seemed like a likely spot to me. Of course, parking would definitely be an issue there. Then again, it could draw a lot of traffic to surrounding businesses. I’m sure Little Shop of Stories would approve.

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:25:13 +0000

Did this pass last night?

By: writerchad

writerchad — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:46:53 +0000

Cranky old timer….

You bring up some very valuable points. I am one of those parents of small children that use this park. My family has been using it for years to hook up with with friends who live in various parts of Decatur. Parents love this park because it is fully enclosed by a fence. Before this blog post, I had no idea that one could easily park at the church. I’ll start doing this because I have two children in car seats and it’s been really hard to get both of them out of the car on this busy street.

P.S. My daughter is a fire safety fanatic, even at 3.5 years old. She would never allow me to park in front of a fire hydrant.