LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – City officials said this week that ongoing issues with the restrooms at Lakeport’s Library Park are resulting in additional security measures.
The city reported that its Public Works Department staff has been dealing with an increase in maintenance and upkeep at the public restrooms at Library Park and the nearby boat ramps.
Officials said the city also has received complaints from the public regarding some people using the restrooms for extended periods – for 30 minutes or more – and leaving behind hazardous items like used needles.
There have also been confirmed reports of individuals locking the doors and sleeping in the restrooms overnight, the city said.
To help resolve some of these ongoing problems, all of the public restrooms at Library Park and the nearby boat ramps will be closed and locked at midnight each night, the city said.
The city said the restrooms at the First, Third and Fifth Street launch ramps will be locked at midnight. The primary restrooms, next to Carnegie Library at Library Park, are locked at approximately 4:30 p.m. each day.
In addition, the city said Lakeport Police officers will be increasing patrols in the area to enhance public safety.
The city said staff will open all of the restrooms to the public each morning, seven day sa week.
The Fifth Street restroom will be unlocked at approximately 6 a.m. and the Third Street, First Street and primary restrooms will be unlocked by approximately 8 a.m., the city reported.
City of Lakeport plans overnight closures of Library Park restrooms due to security concerns
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