Columbia will re-open downtown’s Finlay Park for the first time in years Nov. 15, but you won’t be allowed to bring your backpack, purse, picnic basket or other opaque bag. The city says there will be a standing clear-bag policy at the park.
The policy would be for every day, not just for special events.
Already, the policy is proving unpopular among residents who say they’d like to picnic at the park, take family photos or just swing by on a nice day…