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Parents raise concern over inconsistent park restroom access; commission hears vandalism and cost issues
Summary
Commissioners discussed inconsistent opening hours and repeated vandalism at several park restrooms, including Rotary and Bedrock, with staff noting repeated lock replacements costing about $2,000 each time and that opening schedules vary by day.
Parents who use Oroville parks for youth sports and recreation prompted commissioners to seek clarity on which park restrooms are city‑operated and why access appears inconsistent.
A commissioner said parents often arrive for practices to find restrooms locked. Staff clarified which facilities the city owns and which are managed by other entities: "That's Feather River" for one set and staff said, "We own Hammond. We own Rotary. Right. We own the Lou at Bedrock Park as well." When asked about inconsistent availability at Rotary, a parks staff member said they were unsure of the operational routine and would check with the lead parks supervisor.
Commissioners and staff discussed vandalism as a driver of closures. A parks staff speaker said of the Rotary facility, "That one, we've had had the lock replaced twice, and every time we have to do that, it's $2,000," adding vandalism had been the cause.
Commissioners asked staff to investigate consistent opening hours and to report back so teams and parents can rely on restroom availability during practices and games.
