Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press.
Beginning Tuesday, October 13, Redwood City's recreational parks will reopen so that children from all over the city can once again enjoy the outdoors, as long as they follow safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
According to the Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, they have printed signs, set up hand-washing stations, stocked supplies, removed fencing, opened restrooms and fine-tuned protocols for compliance and a safe return from the pandemic.
He also stressed that although the parks will look the same, things will be different, because all actions will be taken into account to take care of the health and safety of children and the community.
However, the authority pointed out that it does not have the capacity to monitor all playgrounds to verify compliance with the measures, and it will not be able to disinfect every playground daily or between uses.
?We're doing our best to present the rules, provide some sanitation, open restrooms, and we're disinfecting the playgrounds at least once a week, but keeping these playgrounds open is ultimately up to you,? the department said.
She also stressed that it is important to remember that while there are guidelines, sharing high-touch equipment still poses a risk for contracting COVID-19.
"Please pay close attention to all posted health and safety guidelines. Respect the capacity of each playground and restroom, and limit your use to 30 minutes if others are waiting," he said.
The rules to be followed on the playgrounds are:
- Wear a mask: Everyone over 2 years of age should wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose.
- Children must be supervised at all times
- Keep your distance: Maintain a physical distance of 6 feet between people in different households and avoid overcrowding of children.
- Do not introduce food or drink
- Sharing space: Pay attention to the new capabilities of the space and limit the visit to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
- Plan ahead: Visit the playground at different times or days to avoid crowds and waits. Older adults and people with medical conditions should avoid playgrounds when other people are present.
- Know when to stay home: Please stay home if you experience any signs of illness, no matter how mild they may seem.
- Be kind to others
Finally, they noted that these rules have been put in place so that families can once again enjoy the spaces, "if you or your child cannot comply with the safety rules, it is best to refrain from using the play areas at this time. Sharing high-touch equipment still poses a risk of contracting COVID-19."
It should be noted that Magical Brigde Playground will not be included in the reopening.
