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PBC Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Update: Playgrounds and Select Recreational Facilities Closed

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Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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PBC Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Update: Playgrounds and Select Recreational Facilities Closed

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Select Palm Beach County indoor and outdoor recreational facilities will be closed until further notice (see detailed activity list below). In addition, all special events and activities involving large gatherings and all programs in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Olympics and Arts4All will also be suspended until further notice. This postponement became effective on Monday, March 16, 2020.

Park visitors are urged to use the practice of social distancing—remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others when possible. They are also encouraged to continue exercising good hygiene practices (as recommended by the CDC and Health Department). Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth and face. Avoid close contact with people who are sick or exhibit symptoms. Stay home when you are sick.

Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation will continue to monitor the status of the COVID-19 in our area and will communicate any changes in the availability of our parks, facilities and services as they are made.

Please visit our website at www.pbcparks.com often for updates on the status of your Palm Beach County parks.

Current Facility/Activity Status as of March 17, 2020 5:00pm

Facility / Activity Status
Park Open SpaceOpen for public visitation, including tennis, pickleball, volleyball and basketball courts – regular park hours sunrise/sunset unless otherwise posted.
Playgrounds, Fitness Zones, Splash padsAll playgrounds, Fitness Zones and aquatic splash pads closed until further notice
BeachesOpen for public visitation – regular park hours sunrise/sunset
BMX TrackOkeeheelee BMX Track closed until further notice
CampgroundsCampgrounds remain open for public use
Concessions and RestaurantsConcession availability varies; Restaurants open at 50% dining capacity or takeout service only
Dog ParksOpen for public visitation
Golf CoursesOpen for public visitation
Jim Brandon Equestrian CenterEquestrian Trails, open riding area open for public visitation; large events cancelled until further notice
MorikamiMuseum closed until further notice; Gardens open for public visitation; Hatsume Festival cancelled; group programs cancelled until further notice
Nature CentersIndoor spaces closed until further notice; boardwalks and trails remain open for individual visitation; group programs and rentals cancelled until further notice
Picnic PavilionsAll group pavilions closed until further notice
PoolsPools and Waterparks closed until further notice; large events such as swim meets cancelled until further notice
Recreation CentersIndoor spaces, playgrounds and gyms closed; special events, group programs and rentals cancelled until further notice
Riverbend Park / Loxahatchee River Battlefield ParkPark and trails open for public visitation; all special events and programs cancelled until further notice
South County
Civic Center		All rentals cancelled until further notice
Special Events/AmphitheatersLarge group special events cancelled or postponed until further notice; includes: 5K Runs/Walks, Concerts, Festivals, Food Truck Events, etc…
Sports FieldsSports team use of sports fields cancelled until further notice (fields only available for small group open play); tournaments cancelled until further notice. Check with your organization as some sanctioning bodies have also implemented restrictions.
Therapeutic RecreationAll Special Olympics, Arts4All, and Community Programming cancelled until further notice


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