Beaches reopen in SF, museums to follow - halls remain closed, swim program/camps still off for 2020

Jeff Green | Jun 12, 2020

With the recent announcement from the Province that the Kingston Frontenac/Lennox and Addington Public Health region is permitted to enter Stage 2 of reopening effective today, Friday, June 12, 2020, the Township’s Emergency Control Group (ECG) has been working to establish a practical local response.

Updates and changes in service delivery for South Frontenac related to our region’s Stage 2 Reopening will include the following:

Starting June 13th, The Point Park washroom facilities will be open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. daily. All other locations will have portable toilets.

The use of public beaches is permitted effective June 12, 2020. Plans for installing buoys at the beaches are being made, however docks will not be installed at this time to in order to promote physical distancing.

The South Frontenac Museum is also permitted to re-open. The Township and the Museum Executive Board are currently working out logistics for a reopening plan that will offer both a safe and enriching experience for visitors. More details for the Museum reopening will be announced soon.

Users of these facilities must adhere to the provincially mandated maximum of 10-person group size, physically distance themselves by two meters, and wear a mask in situations where physical distancing is challenging.

Swim and Day Camps to remain cancelled

The provincial announcement also provided new guidelines regarding summer day camps. While the Township’s earlier decision to cancel Swim and Day Camp was difficult, it has been reinforced by the 30+ new rules and guidelines that the Province has imposed for summer camps.

The ability for the Township to offer a safe and fulfilling camp experience remains extremely challenging at this time given these new guidelines so the Township is maintaining its decision to cancel the programs for this year.

We acknowledge the frustration and inconvenience that this decision may cause, but we appreciate the public’s understanding that the Township’s first priority is to the safety of its employees, residents and program participants.

Moving forward during the pandemic and current state of emergency, the Township is committed to balancing community needs and desires with safety in all its decisions. For more information regarding the Townships response to the COVID-19 pandemic please visit www.southfrontenac.net.
 Play structures will remain closed.

 Due to the limitations and restrictions on activities permitted to occur at community facilities, the Township’s community centres and halls will remain closed at this time.

Summer time in South Frontenac is often a highlight for members of the community, and it is clear that this summer is going to look different given the cancelation of large scale events and programs. However, with the easing of some restrictions announced, the Township is confident in its ability to reopen certain amenities in a safe manner