Most Clearwater Parks And Dog Parks Remain Open After Safer-At-Home Order

CLEARWATER, FL – Many of the parks and dog parks in the city of Clearwater remain open as of now under Pinellas County’s Safer-at-Home Order that is currently in effect.

The city encourages citizens to engage in outdoor activity provided they follow CDC social distancing guidelines and remain at least six feet apart and in groups of 10 of fewer people.

Facilities at city parks have been limited to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

The city has closed all playgrounds, recreation center buildings, picnic shelters and McMullen Tennis Complex. To help discourage social gatherings at parks, the city has also shut down lights at outdoor basketball courts and removed goals due to heavy use by the public.

Pickleball courts and other type of courts will remain open only if visitors continue to follow CDC guidelines for social distancing.

The CDC defines social distancing as it applies to coronavirus as “remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others when possible.” You can find more information on social distancing by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

The city of Clearwater is encouraging everyone to continue practicing social distancing at parks, dog parks and on city trails so they can remain open for everyone to enjoy. If the guidelines are not being followed, then the city will be forced to close more parks, courts (especially basketball courts) and other areas.

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