City Of West Palm Beach Re-Opens Select Parks And Recreation Amenities

From City of West Palm Beach:

September 10, 2020

The City of West Palm Beach recently announced the re-opening of certain installations within City parks. Maintaining social distancing guidelines and frequent disinfection practices, the following areas are currently open for public use:

• Boat ramps: freshwater, saltwater (recreational), saltwater (commercial)
• Courts: basketball, racquetball, tennis, volleyball
• Fishing areas (keeping a distance of 10 feet apart)
• Fitness equipment
• Kayak/canoe concessions
• Parks: City, community, dog, neighborhood, skate
• Playgrounds
• Pool/aquatic center
• Restrooms
• Splash pads

While members of the public are welcome to use these facilities, doing so will be at the individual’s own risk. CDC guidelines will be posted at each of these areas as a reminder of responsible use.

Additional parks and recreation installations will be re-opened once it is safe to do so. Pavilions (for group rentals), sports fields usage by large group and recreation centers remain closed until further notice.

To read the latest on the City’s COVID-19 ordinances and announcements, please visit https://www.wpb.org/our-city/mayor-s-office/covid-19-updates-and-information/executive-orders. To contact the City of West Palm Beach, please call (561) 822-2222 (TTY: 800-955-8771)

This press release was produced by the City of West Palm Beach. The views expressed are the author's own.