A sign at Davis Park informs visitors about prohibited activities. Photo by Murat Demir.
Park visitors in Anchorage have called attention to a sign posted by the Municipality of Anchorage that appeared to display contradictory language regarding camping at Davis Park and other parks across the city.
The sign states: “THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE PROHIBITED UNDER AMC 25.70.040,” followed by “NO CAMPING.”
Several visitors at Davis Park have interpreted the wording to mean that not camping is prohibited — implying that camping at the park is mandatory.
Davis Park has been at the center of debate in Anchorage due to an encampment of homeless residents who lived in the park. The Municipality of Anchorage removed the encampment last month, according to Anchorage Daily News.
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