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All Newport Beach Playgrounds, Fitness Equipment, Courts And Dog Park Now Closed

"City parks remain open and additional signage is being added to reinforce the importance of social distancing of six feet or more."

On Monday, March 23, the City of Newport Beach closed all playgrounds, fitness equipment, fields (baseball, soccer, multi-use), all courts (basketball, tennis, pickleball, handball and volleyball) and the dog park to further discourage gatherings of any size and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. City parks remain open and additional signage is being added to reinforce the importance of social distancing of six feet or more.

The City also closed Back Bay Drive to vehicular traffic, providing more room for recreational users to maintain at least six feet of separation from others.

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