The City of Burnaby is looking to loosen things up when it comes to certain facilities that have been closed due to COVID-19.
But is ready to close them again if people don’t follow the rules on physical distancing.
The city announced that, as of today, it is set to start reopening a number of city-owned outdoor facilities in a limited capacity.
The following facilities will be progressively reopened:
- Boat launches (docks) at Deer Lake, Burnaby Fraser Foreshore and Barnet Marine Park. Physical distancing must be observed, on and off the water
- Public washrooms
- Sports fields for casual play only. Games and organized sports are not allowed
- Tennis and pickleball courts for casual play, singles matches only (see specific rules below)
- Sports courts (badminton, bocce, horseshoe, table tennis, tetherball, volleyball)
- Skate parks
- Disc golf course at Robert Burnaby Park
- Mountain Air Bike Skills Park and Taylor Park Bike Park
- Track at Swangard Stadium
Not all of these amenities will be available May 13, said the city.
City staff will be posting guidelines and signage, and monitoring usage to ensure the risk to public health remains low.
"Residents are reminded to follow all protocols and guidelines on signage posted at these facilities," said a news release. "Failure to follow rules may result in facilities being closed. Users should limit their time using these facilities when they are busy. Those who feel unwell should not visit our parks and outdoor facilities."
