Somerville playgrounds are open

On June 30, 2020, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Somerville playgrounds are open with strict rules aimed at minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Caretakers are responsible for assuring children are following social distancing rules and wearing face coverings if over the age of two. If a playground is too crowded for social distancing, users should wait or come back at another time. The Department of Public Works will adhere to CDC recommendations for cleaning the city’s playgrounds on a weekly rotation, weather-permitting. Playgrounds will need to be closed during cleaning. Please be patient.

Courts are open and basketball hoops are unblocked beginning today. No “pick up” games, scrimmages or contact sports are allowed on the courts. The city strongly recommends that you do not play with or share balls, gear, or any other materials with anyone outside your household.

Also beginning on July 1, Water play areas will be opened with social distancing rules. In parks where the water play area attracts crowds that fail to observe social distancing measures, the feature may have to be turned off. To avoid the loss of these important and popular cooling and recreation features, the city strongly advises all residents to learn the rules and adhere to them.

Please remember to bring water, sunscreen and hand sanitizer with you when you go out to play.

For more information, please visit: https://www.somervillema.gov/summer2020