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Joliet's 3 Golf Courses, Inwood, Nowell Park Being Closed
The Joliet Park District issued the following statement at the end of Friday's business hours.
JOLIET, IL — The Joliet Park District executive director Brad Staab announced that all park facilities, including its three 18-hole public golf courses across Joliet, are being closed until April because of coronavirus concerns.
"Due to the evolving situation with COVID-19, effective end of day Tuesday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 31, all Joliet Park District facilities will be closed and all programs will be canceled," Staab said. "While we understand the disappointment these closures will cause, we believe this is a proactive decision to protect the health and well-being of our community.
"Please be patient as our great staff works through this process."
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