Mayor Opens Playgrounds, Skate Park, & Tennis Courts

EAST HAVEN, CT — No more yellow caution tape around playgrounds. Grab a swing and take a ride on a slide.

Friday, Mayor Joe Carfora opened East Haven's playgrounds, its skate park and tennis courts. Basketball courts were not permitted to open, he said, per East Shore District Health recommendations.

"We know it’s important to have open spaces outdoors for children," Carfora said in a news release. "Staying active in fresh air is great for stress and staying healthy for all ages."

Carfora said people should follow Centers for Disease Control recommendations including:

• Visit parks and recreation areas that are close to your home.
• Don’t visit crowded parks.
• Carefully consider use of playgrounds, and help children follow guidelines.
• Stay at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with.
• Wear a mask if feasible. Masks are most essential in times when social distancing is difficult.
• Wash your hands often and don’t share items with people you don’t live with.