Maplewood Civic House is a recreational facility located at 124 Dunnell Road in Maplewood's Memorial Park. It hosts municipal programs and YMCA classes, and offers a welcome pair of gendered restrooms. The building's gain faux Tudor architecture blends beautifully with its leafy, suburban surroundings, while its public restrooms are thankfully modern.
Yet the glaring flaw lies in its older plumbing: The original restrooms, located in the event space, appear to be suffering from a lack of maintenance. On a recent visit, a plastic bucket had been placed under the leaky water fountain.
Few people enjoy paying for maintenance and repairs, even though the alternative is far more costly in the long term. For the sake of Maplewood residents, I hope the proper officials take steps to remedy this jewel. read more