Playgrounds Closed Through April 7: Wheaton Park District

WHEATON, IL — All Wheaton school and Wheaton Park Distirct playgrounds will be closed through April 7 in an effort to comply with the stay-at-home order issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker, according to an update from the park district.

Residents are advised to keep kids off of playground equipment for their personal safety.

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The closure affects playgrounds, but does not impact Wheaton parks, which will remain open, according to a Facebook post. Park District officials urge residents who visit parks to practice social distancing and to make an effort to visit parks that are within walking distance of their homes.