Cities across Los Angeles County are closing recreation facilities and ramping up efforts to clean and sanitize parks to stem spread of coronavirus.
In a state alarmed by the rapid spread of coronavirus, open spaces seem to be about the only things that haven’t closed.and awareness surrounding hygiene and cleanliness of common-touch surfaces at an all-time high, even local parks can’t escape the drastic efforts local governments are taking to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Through March 31, L.A. County parks will be “outdoor-only facilities” where buildings and indoor spaces are closed to the public and avoiding close contact with others is a must, officials said.“We have posted that social distancing is required,” said Katie Martel, a public information officer with the department. “We have closed our playgrounds and have posted signs and cautionary tape to block access.
Park playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment also are closed until further notice in the city of Los Angeles, according to Ashley Rodriguez, a spokeswoman for the Department of Recreation and Parks.on Tuesday, has so far kept trails and beaches open — with the added caution that visitors must maintain a six-foot buffer around themselves.
What that city hasn’t done, though, is close parks or limit their hours. Far from being ghost towns, Harvey-Williams said there’s been “an uptick in usage — we liken the level to that of a summer day.”
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