(Atlantic) The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department is taking necessary steps to insure the safety of the public looking to use the parks.
The parks will remain open but the Parks and Recreation Department DOES NOT encourage children to play on the playground equipment.
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) can remain infectious for hours up to 9 days depending on the material (National Institutes of Health, CDC, UCLA and Princeton University scientists in The New England Journal of Medicine) and the playground equipment cannot be properly sterilized.
Along with the playgrounds all the restrooms will remain closed to limit the locations where the virus can remain infectious and shelter reservations will not be accepted to limit the sizes of groups using the parks. There is an abundance of green space which can still be utilized while following the regulations set forth by Governor Reynolds and the CDC regarding no more than 10 in a group, social distancing, frequent handwashing, coughing into your sleeve, staying home when you don’t feel well, and everything else.
The Parks and Recreation Department is looking to insure the safety and well-being of all individuals looking to get out and enjoy the parks during this time.
The City is continuing to evaluate all operations in order to ensure the safety of the public and employees.
