On Sunday October 21 my wife and I drove to the new park that had opened Friday, October 19 and we were disappointed to find ourselves locked out of the model airplane area, reported as follows in my October 22 posting: “As we sat in our car and watched this gentlemen lock the gate, I asked him “Is this restricted to members of the Model Airplane club?”
“Yes,” he replied. “Only the members of the club have a key to this lock and can get in.”
We turned around and drove home.
I don’t think that’s right. I thought this was a public park open to all citizens of Palm Beach County. Is it only available to elite club members that fly model airplanes and practice archery? Can Dennis Eshleman or any of his staff offer an explanation?”
Yesterday we received a favorable email from Ms. Deborah Thatcher, Parks and Recreation Department spokesperson. She writes
“I've been told that the gates have been left open for three weeks or so and there haven't been any concerns reported. Our Department liaison with the groups using the park is coordinating a new arrangement with both groups (planes and boats) which allows access by the general public.”
Thanks for the good news, Ms. Thatcher.
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