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By Veronica Beltran

parks and recreation

City reopens some recreational facilities as province moves into phase 2 of B.C.’s Restart Plan

May 21, 2020 | 1:12 PM

PRINCE GEORGE—Earlier this year many civic operations came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but as we begin our path in step two of the B.C. Restart Plan, the City of Prince George is determining what it can and can’t reopen.

In a release by the City it says that Starting Friday May 22, public access will be granted at bike and skate parks, and public tennis, pickleball and basketball courts. The gates providing vehicular access to Connaught Hill and Nechako Riverside Parks are now open for summertime hours.

“Even though more of our outdoor facilities are opening, all residents should continue to follow the advice of Dr. Henry and be vigilant about such things as maintaining social distancing between yourself and others and staying home if you’re sick. As individual residents and as members of a community, we have to remain focused on staying healthy.”—Lyn Hall, Mayor

As for playgrounds and fenced dog parks, those remain closed until further notice, says the City, as they pose particular challenges to social distancing. The City will still not be accepting bookings from the public for parks or park facilities in 2020 (Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park pavilion and bandshell, the Rainbow and Paddlewheel Park gazebos, and Connaught Hill).

As for sports fields and ball diamonds, they will no longer be closed, however, groups that book them require an annual rental agreement with the City as well as a “return-to-play” plan—a plan required by provincial sport organizations in order to ensure a safe return to sport amidst a pandemic.

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At City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on June 15, Council will receive an update concerning other City recreation facilities such as Masich Place Stadium, pools, and arenas.