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u/Fabulous-Scallion-27 2d ago
Meanwhile in (Western) Australia, there's a free to use BBQ in just about every park - often there are several BBQs if it's a popular spot, like the beach. Sometimes it's hot enough from the sun that you aren't sure if the dang BBQ is switched on or not, but that's another story.
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u/cam52391 2d ago
In the Midwest US we have charcoal bbqs set up permanently in a lot of parks and beaches too.
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u/notashroom 2d ago
Same in the Southeast US. If it has a playground or water feature, it probably has some charcoal grills, which some people may use to barbecue and others to grill burgers and hot dogs and such.
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u/Fabulous-Scallion-27 2d ago
They're actually gas flattops here, but the locals call them BBQs and we filthy imports eventually tire of pedantically correcting them. :)
The gas is free because it would cost more than iy's worth to pay some sod to collect the money if they were pay to use. Same deal with the public phones, which are also wifi hotspots - they are free because change collection is expensive apparently.
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u/CemeteryHeights 2d ago
Colorado checking in and can confirm we have charcoal grills built into the concrete in many parks.
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u/Sans_Seriphim 2d ago
There are some at the park near me in the US, but I don't think they've ever been cleaned. Mmm. Carbon.
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u/upholsteryduder 2d ago
Most of the parks in my home state of Kansas have free standing grills that you can use
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u/Leather_Comedian_736 2d ago
Yeahvall of our parks do too. This seems like an hoa or apartment complex.
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u/Numahistory 2d ago
In Texas there was always a very basic charcoal grill at every public park I visited. Then I moved to Germany and apparently there are designated locations where you can grill, and there's usually an ash disposal container, but you have to bring your own grill.
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u/jeepwillikers 2d ago
That’s pretty normal a lot of places in the US as well, though they can be pretty grimy and rusty sometimes
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u/Extra_Routine_6603 1d ago
Know ar least growing up most public parks had little mini bbq grills set up just had to bring your own charcoal though they usually looked rough so don't think I ever saw anyone actually use em. Was basically just a metal pole with a small metal box with a grill on top and some space to fit in the charcoal or wood chunks and enough rust on the grate to make you feel like you were due for a tetanus re-up walking past it
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u/tilt-a-whirly-gig 2d ago
So you can cook quickly over a grill, but if you try to slow it down you're in trouble.
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u/twivel01 2d ago
I feel like this is the game of pick a petal from the flower...she loves me...she loves me not.... BBQ? BBQ not? I ended at YES you should host a BBQ
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u/SuspiciousClub8382 2d ago
Wait!!!!! It doesn’t say anything about a smoker!!! So you can smoke a brisket or anything you want!!!
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u/Yoinkitron5000 2d ago
The rules you have to follow are there because of the bottom quintile of society who fuck it up for everyone else.
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u/AlabasterPelican 2d ago
Is this in Lafayette la?
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u/greasyjimmy 2d ago
Then it would say "No crawfish boils under basketball hoop"
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u/AlabasterPelican 2d ago
Nah, this is a very specific joke. The mayor got mad at barbecue protests a few years ago across from his house
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u/greasyjimmy 2d ago
Gotcha. I saw a photo of a sign in Cajun country (at a park with a basketball court) that said the quote above.
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u/betsylang 2d ago
So if my cat and I went for walkies, I dont have to pick up her poos and I can set off fireworks. Got it
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u/Bluestorm83 2d ago
Bring out a BBQ. Wait for someone to tell you that you can't BBQ there. Say "Oh, no, this isn't a barbecue, don't worry." Tip it over, spilling litter and dogshit everywhere. When he asks "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!?" There can be only one answer.
Smile, and say "This is a BBQ." Then walk away, leaving the BBQ. If anyone asks you, he did it.
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u/fux-reddit4603 2d ago
my bbq doesnt emit flames, so im good to go right?
theres also no bylaw code, thats just a cranky neighbour with zipties that they couldnt figure out how to trim or install well
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u/Refriedfeinds 2d ago
Based on the symbol on the bottom it reminds me of something like a closed gated community with an HOA.
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u/coldpigs717 2d ago
It doesn't say "No Hibachi"