Metro Parks announced Wednesday the immediate closure of playgrounds,
dog parks, basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic shelters and skate
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Metro Parks Director Monique Odom said the decision to close additional
facilities was made with the guidance from the Metro Health Department
and out of an abundance of caution for public safety.
“While we want to offer people safe and viable recreational options
during this time, we also want to make sure we help flatten the curve of
the COVID-19 pandemic. Our staff monitored certain sites and noticed
areas of crowding and close contacts. We could not continue to keep
these sites open when people clearly were not following the social
distancing protocol set forth by the CDC,” said Odom.
Playgrounds, dog parks, basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic
shelters, and skate parks will be closed until further notice, according
to the Parks Dept.
Parks, greenways, trails and golf courses remain open. Anyone utilizing a
park, greenway, golf course, or trail is expected to follow the CDC
social distancing protocol. Patrons walking on to golf courses should
note that all golf club houses are closed, which means concessions,
restrooms and cart rentals are not available.
Park patrons using greenways, trails, and parks are expected to wash
their hands, stay at least 6 feet from another person, and stay at home
if sick. Both Metro Parks and the Health Department discourages any type
of activity that would negatively impact social distancing protocol.
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