Rules For Reopening Of Greenwich Point, Byram Parks Released

GREENWICH, CT — Days after Cos Cob Park reopened to town residents, both Greenwich Point and Byram parks will follow and partially reopen Thursday. In light of this, town officials have provided a list of rules for residents to follow while enjoying these two parks.

In order to access both parks, visitors must have a 2019 or a 2020 Greenwich park pass, a state-issued ID or a driver's license that shows a Greenwich address. Greenwich Point Park will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., while Byram Park will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Last entry to both parks will be at 4 p.m. Restrooms will not be open at either facility.

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Town officials have also provided the following rules for residents to observe while at both parks:

GREENWICH POINT PARK

1. SOCIAL DISTANCING OF AT LEAST 6 FEET MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES WHEN ON THE PROPERTY INCLUDING IN THE PARKING LOT. YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE PROPERTY AFTER YOUR VISIT AND NOT CONGREGATE IN THE PARKING LOT.

2. EVERYONE MUST HAVE A FACE COVERING AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING UPON ENTRY INTO THE PARK. EXAMPLES CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.CDC.GOV.

3. DRIVERS, BIKERS, WALKERS AND JOGGERS MUST SHOW THEIR 2019 / 2020 PARK PASS OR DRIVERS LICENSE / STATE ISSUED ID WITH GREENWICH ADDRESS. SINGLE ENTRY AND PARKING PASSES WILL NOT BE SOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

4. VEHICLES MUST PARK IN THE FRONT PARKING LOTS. WE WILL USE THE TRAFFIC RESTRICTED MODEL AND REQUEST THAT PARKGOERS WALK IN A COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION STARTING AT THE MAIN ROAD, FOLLOW THE ARROWS.

5. NO CHAIRS, COOKOUTS, PICNICS, SWIMMING OR SUN BATHING.

6. TRASH: CARRY IN, CARRY OUT.

7. THE CONCESSIONS, INNIS ARDEN COTTAGE, OGYC WILL REMAIN CLOSED. CHURCH SERVICES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

8. MAX CAPACITY = 500 VEHICLES. TO AVOID OVERCROWDING AND TO ALLOW OTHERS TO ENJOY THE PARK, PLEASE LIMIT YOUR VISIT TO 2 HOURS OR LESS.

Greenwich Police and park monitors will be monitoring Greenwich Point Park to ensure residents comply to these rules. Dogs are currently not permitted in the park.

Byram Park

1. SOCIAL DISTANCING OF AT LEAST 6 FEET MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES WHEN ON THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING IN THE PARKING LOT. YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE PROPERTY AFTER YOUR VISIT AND NOT CONGREGATE IN THE PARKING LOT.

2. EVERYONE MUST HAVE A FACE COVERING AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING UPON ENTRY INTO THE PARK. EXAMPLES CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.CDC.GOV.

3. DRIVERS, BIKERS, WALKERS AND JOGGERS AND BOATERS MUST SHOW THEIR 2019 / 2020 PARK PASS OR DRIVERS LICENSE / STATE ISSUED ID WITH GREENWICH ADDRESS. SINGLE ENTRY AND PARKING PASSES WILL NOT BE SOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

4. VEHICLES MUST PARK IN THE DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES. FOR THE PURPOSE OF WALKING, FOLLOW THE ARROWS IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION.

5. NO CHAIRS, COOKOUTS, PICNICS, SWIMMING OR SUN BATHING. THE BEACH AREA, POOL, PLAYGROUNDS, PAVILLIONS, TENNIS COURTS AND FIELDS WILL REMAIN CLOSED.

6. TRASH: CARRY IN, CARRY OUT.

7. MAX CAPACITY = 150 VEHICLES. TO AVOID OVERCROWDING AND TO ALLOW OTHERS TO ENJOY THE PARK, PLEASE LIMIT YOUR VISIT TO 1 HOUR OR LESS.

Greenwich Police and park monitors will be monitoring Greenwich Point Park to ensure residents comply to these rules. Dogs are currently not permitted in the park.