Coronavirus: City of Regina closes playgrounds to maintain social distancing

The City of Regina announced that city-owned playgrounds will be closed indefinitely amid the spread of COVID-19. 

In statement from the city, the decision follows Public Health Official guidelines to avoid contact with shared surfaces.

Crews will be closing off the playground structures but are asking residents to avoid using the spaces immediately.

The city still encourages residents to stay active while maintaining physical distancing, and will keep parks and pathways open.

Along with playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts as well as dog parks will also be closed.

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The City of Regina wants to remind residents that when accessing parks to follow the social distancing guidelines of two meters, and to avoid shared surfaces like handrails and benches.

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