Most Palo Alto Playgrounds Reopening By Friday, October 9

Press release from the City of Palo Alto:

October 5, 2020

We miss you too and look forward to welcoming you back to most Palo Alto playgrounds this week.

The City’s park playgrounds have been closed since the Public Health Order/Shelter-In-Place began. After review of recent County and State Orders, most playgrounds will reopen in a phased approach between October 5 and October 9. Each location is currently undergoing cleaning, proper safety checks, and new signage is being installed. As each location is cleaned and signage is posted, most playgrounds will open in a phased approach between October 5 and October 9.

Due to very high levels of visitation and space limitations, Magical Bridge Playground will continue to remain closed at this time. Staff will monitor best practices to find a safe and responsible way to open the Magical Bridge Playground.

New signage will be installed at each location that reminds residents to play safely according to State guidelines.

Playing safely is the responsibility of the whole community: • Wearing face coverings are required for ages over 2 years old• Keeping a safe distance from others • Washing hands, using hand sanitizer before use• Stay home if you are not feeling well or have COVID-19 symptoms

As playgrounds are opened through the week, a list will be available here:

As of Monday, October 5 the following Palo Alto playgrounds are OPEN: • Greer Park Playground

For more information on Santa Clara County’s Public Health Order, please visit here. For updates on park services and availability in Palo Alto, please visit our Neighborhood Parks page here.

This press release was produced by the City of Palo Alto. The views expressed here are the author’s own.