MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials say they're not trying to stop people from playing Pokemon Go at Lake Park, or any Milwaukee County Parks, for that matter -- according to Milwaukee County Parks Director John Dargle.
Instead, Dargle said a letter from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and himself to Pokemon Go parent company Niantec asked to work with the county to manage high-traffic congestion, littering and parking issues.
Lake Park has been a Pokemon Go hot spot -- leading to complaints from neighbors living around the park.
Abele said in a statement Thursday, August 25th county officials have asked Niantic to follow Milwaukee County's permitting process for geocaching "so they can share in the responsibility of maintaining these spaces."
Abele said Pokemon Go does not require a permit, and reiterated that Milwaukee County Parks are open to Pokemon Go players.
Below is Abele's complete statement:
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