Plymouth Officials Remind Residents To Continue Practicing Social Distancing

Press release from the City of Plymouth:

April 1, 2020

As the community has responded to the spread of the coronavirus, the City of Plymouth has received a variety of questions about which sorts of activities are acceptable in city parks – and also heard concerns about residents who have not been practicing social distancing.

The health of the Plymouth community depends upon each person being committed to doing the right thing – and using parks and trails responsibly.

When using parks and trails, residents should follow social distancing practices, avoid using playgrounds and not congregate in groups.

Below are examples of activities that are strongly discouraged in city parks, as well as those that are appropriate.

Activities Strongly Discouraged

Protect your health and others. Do not use playground structures, shared equipment and other physical amenities – as these surfaces are not sanitized.

• Do not play on playground equipment
• Do not participate in group sports (basketball, soccer, Frisbee, pickleball)
• Do not use benches or picnic tables
• Do not touch shared sports equipment

Acceptable Activities in City Parks

Please remember to practice social distancing – stay at least 6 feet away from others.

• Walking
• Biking
• Running
• Rollerblading
• Coloring with chalk
• Playing hopscotch
• Hiking
• Flying a kite
• Jumping rope
• Fishing
• Enjoying nature

For the health and safety of the community, please use parks and trails responsibly and be courteous neighbors. Protect others in the community by staying home if you are sick – this is essential to slowing the spread of the coronavirus and protecting those who are most vulnerable.

This press release was produced by the City of Plymouth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.