Harford County Lifts Restrictions On Parks Due To Coronavirus

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Playgrounds, fishing areas and boat launches in Harford County have reopened, Harford County Executive Barry Glassman ordered. The announcement follows the lifting of restrictions at state parks by Gov. Larry Hogan.

"On this beautiful spring day, we are reopening all county-owned outdoor recreation spaces permitted yesterday by Gov. Hogan," Glassman said in a statement Thursday, as temperatures rose to the upper 60s.

Playgrounds, golf courses, driving ranges, fishing, boating, horseback riding in state parks, outdoor archery and shooting ranges, marinas, watercraft rentals and campgrounds can reopen, the governor declared by executive order, effective at 7 a.m. Thursday.

"Please remember to maintain social distancing and follow all safety precautions as you continue to enjoy Harford County’s public parks!" Glassman said.

People should stay at least 6 feet apart to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In Harford County, 552 people have tested positive for the virus as of Thursday morning, and 18 people have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, according to state health officials. Test results are pending from four other Harford County residents who authorities suspect died from COVID-19 as well.

During the coronavirus pandemic, most Harford County parks have stayed open; however, playgrounds, pavilions and indoor spaces were closed.

Programs run by the Harford County Parks & Recreation Department remain suspended.

Maryland is not ready to begin the initial phase of his recovery plan, but Hogan said that his team of experts concurred that the state could ease restrictions on outdoor recreation and elective surgeries and medical procedures.

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