Geneva Pool, Parks Reopen As IL Enters Phase 4 Amid Pandemic

GENEVA, IL — Geneva residents again have access to the city’s playgrounds and Mill Creek Pool after the park district reopened many of its facilities at the end of June. Illinois entered phase 4 of its reopening plan on June 29, which allows groups of up to 50 people to gather, with safety precautions.

All Geneva Park District playgrounds are now open, with visitors asked to wear a mask, practice social distancing and avoid contact between kids from different households. The outdoor playground equipment will not be sanitized, officials said, telling parents to visit at their own risk.

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The Mill Creek Pool reopened for swimming lessons and fitness classes in June. The pool’s open-swim season is set to start Saturday. Visitors must wear masks whenever they are not in the pool, and social distancing must be practiced, officials said.

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BestLife Fitness locations also reopened last week at the Stephen Persinger Recreation Center and the Sunset Community Center. Staff at both locations have redesigned the floor plan, with machines spaced out to allow for social distancing. Visitors should arrive wearing their workout cloths and wear a mask whenever they are not working out, officials said.

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The fitness centers will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends.

Peck Farm Park also reopened last week, and the Butterfly House is set to welcome back visitors starting Friday, according to park district officials. Only eight visitors will be allowed in the Butterfly House at a time, and everyone must wear a mask.

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