Guidance for adminstators in parks and recreational facilities

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
• Description:
  Parks, trails, and open spaces can provide opportunities for physical activity while also providing opportunities for a break, health, and wellness. People are encouraged to use parks, trails, and open spaces safely while following current guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  
  The following offers guidance for the use and administration of local, state, and national parks. Public parks and recreational facilities can be operated and managed by groups such as:
  
  • County, city, state, or national governments;
  
  • Apartment complexes;
  
  • Homeowners’ associations
  
  
• Content Notes:
  Post information to promote everyday preventive actions -- Maintain restrooms that remain open. Ensure they have functional toilets, clean and disinfected surfaces, and handwashing supplies -- Keep swimming pools properly cleaned and disinfected -- Be prepared to cancel or postpone large events and gatherings -- Be thoughtful about the re-opening and care of playgrounds -- Make sure people are social distancing in the park -- Consider the appropriate timing and process for resuming youth camps, activities, and sports -- Use flexible sick leave and telework policies, especially for staff at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 -- Keep your park staff informed about COVID-19 and preventive actions -- Review CDC’s guidance for businesses and employers.
• Subjects:
  Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Parks, Recreational
• Document Type:
  Webpage
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:e4d914c5371e4f3d672c9f83de588d82ebe9d8192fd0e487d5cb4e757760a18f
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/88913/cdc_88913_DS1.pdf
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