Many trainers have special experiences in Pokémon GO that they like to share with other members of the community. Now, a park bench serves as a reminder of the community itself.
The special thing about Pokémon GO: Pokémon GO is a unique game that aims to bring its community together in the real world. Many still fondly recall the early days of the game, especially the summer of 2016 when so many people were out and about collecting Pokémon in the real world.
To this day, there are communities that meet to “catch them all” and have a good time together. And in Washington, it seems someone decided to honor these communities with a small monument.
A post in the Pokémon GO subreddit has caused a stir in this regard: With over 15,000 upvotes, it is the most popular post of the week and the second most popular of the month.
What it shows: A simple park bench in Bellevue Park, Washington, dedicated to the players of Pokémon GO – in teams red, yellow, and blue – who “caught them all” there.
You can check out the post here:
Finding Trainers: This Should Be a PokéStop
This is what trainers say about the monument: In the comments, some players express how the small plaque has struck a chord with them. They appreciate the gesture and reflect on their own good experiences with the game.
The top comment is from user “Survive1014”, who describes how his Pokémon community hosts park clean-up days in the spring, which has been well-received by many. Trainers gather, play together, and simultaneously clean up the park. Another person recalls the summer of 2016, while others mention they would love to stop by the bench sometime.
Many believe: This should definitely be a PokéStop. As it stands, however, the bench does not yet hold that designation in the game itself. It’s conceivable that this could change – at least, the thread starter “squishedpies” commented that they want to submit the location as a potential stop.
This could work, as it is a suitable spot in a public place and is likely to be positively received in the community review. You can find tips for submitting a PokéStop here.
This is what PokéStops look like in the game: Due to how Pokémon GO functions, trainers often come across special points in the real world:
- One trainer last year had a PokéStop that reminded him of his deceased dog and shared this story with the community.
- A similar example involved a memorial chair for a player’s father.
- And another trainer approached it the other way around and brought a PokéStop from the game into the real world.
Such stories continue to demonstrate that Pokémon GO, at its best, can be a unique game that brings people together. Do you still have such experiences these days? Or what were your favorite stories with the game? Share them with us in the comments!
