Restrictions Relaxed for Some Outdoor Recreation Facilities in South Frontenac

Jeff Green | May 22, 2020

Following yesterday’s announcement from the provincial government, the Township of South Frontenac will be reopening some outdoor recreational facilities for limited use. In order to allow allow safety protocols, signage and other precautions to be put in place, the following recreation facilities will be reopened on the following dates

: Centennial Dog Park will reopen Friday, May 22nd , 2020;

 Outdoor sports facilities and multi-use fields including soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and basketball courts will be open on Saturday, May 30th, 2020 based on the limitations and protective measures below;

 Park benches and rest areas, including shelters and pavilions and picnic tables are now open;

 Washroom facilities will reopen once Public Services has had a chance to prepare them.Upon reopening, the following limitations and protective measures will be put in place:

 Unless they are from the same household, individuals must maintain physical distancing of at least a two meters or six feet from anyone else using the facility

; Gatherings of more than five people are not permitted;

 To align with group and gathering limitations, the use of these facilities for doubles matches and team play is not permitted at this time;

 Users are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer, wash their hands before and after using the facility, and practice proper hygiene;

 If the facility is crowded and physical distancing cannot take place, users are to wait until there is enough room or return at another time;

 Do not use facilitates and stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19

.For now, the provincial government continues to require that the following amenities remain closed to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19:

 Playgrounds and play structures;

 Water fountains and bottle filling stations;

 Public beaches.