Downers Grove Park District Previews Autumn Recreation Guide

Press release from the Downers Grove Park District:

July 1, 2020

Autumn Recreation Guide

PREVIEW THE AUTUMN GUIde

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Delivery

• Autumn Recreation Guides will be delivered to resident doorsteps from July 1 to 3.
• Starting July 5, households which were missed during the delivery can request a guide by emailing info@dgparks.org.

Registration Information

• ONLINE ONLY for this season in order to follow state guidelines to provide touchless transactions
• Resident registration begins at 8AM on July 20
• Non-resident registration begins at 8AM on July 27

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Autumn Programs

The District continues to adhere to the guidelines and ongoing updates outlined by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development (DCEO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Park District Risk Management Association (PDRMA) to ensure the health and safety of our patrons and staff. As our region moves through each phase of the Restore Illinois Plan, updates to our procedures and guidelines will be shared with participants and posted on our Together Again: Welcome Back Plan portal available at dgparks.org.

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Dozens of virtual programs and events were introduced over the summer and will continue through the fall for those who prefer an at-home experience. For those who are ready to rejoin our onsite programs this fall as the guidelines allow, we want to share the preventative measures and cleaning guidelines that we will follow to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Visitors can expect the following when visiting indoor facilities:

• Social distancing of 6 feet from others is strongly encouraged.
• Face coverings will be required as outlined in state guidelines.
• Signage and floor markings are posted to assist with social distancing.
• Protective shields have been installed at registration desks.
• Online registration and cashless transactions are strongly encouraged.
• Hand sanitizer is available to visitors throughout the facilities.
• Indoor restrooms will be cleaned as outlined in the state guidelines.
• Program equipment and supplies used by participants will be sanitized before and after each use.
• Highly touched surfaces within the facilities or programs, such as countertops, door knobs and railings will be cleaned several times each day.
• Staff has been trained on good hygiene practices and will practice social distancing.
• Staff will wear face coverings while interacting with customers and has been trained on how to provide friendly customer service while wearing them.
• Class sizes and facility capacity will be reduced as required by state guidelines.
• Programs will be offered outdoors when possible following state guidelines.
• Virtual programs and events will continue to be offered.
• Increased staffing for children’s programming to encourage safety.

Please note, our operations and procedures are subject to changes as guidelines evolve under the Restore Illinois Plan.

This press release was produced by the Downers Grove Park District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.