Statement from the Board of Commissioners

As per guidance provided by the Governor, playgrounds can be opened as of July 2, 2020.  The CDC reminds us that careful consideration should be given for use of playgrounds and that parents should help children follow guidelines.  They also remind us that “in communities where there is ongoing spread of COVID-19, playgrounds can be hard to keep safe because:

- They are often crowded and could make social distancing difficult;
- It can be difficult to keep surfaces clean and disinfected;
- SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spread when young children touch contaminated objects, and then touch their eyes, nose, or mouth.

If you choose to visit a playground:

- Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet away from people you do not live with.
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Adults and older children who can safely use hand sanitizer:  use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rub hands together until dry, if soap and water are not readily available.

- Wear a cloth face covering, if you can.  Cloth face coverings should not be placed on:
- Children under age 2;
- Anyone who has trouble breathing;

Anyone who is unconscious, can’t move, or is otherwise unable to remove the cloth face covering without assistance.”