Randor Memorial Park Field - Reminder To Social Distance While Recreating

Press release from the Township of Radnor:

April 28, 2020

To ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health, and in keeping with the commonwealth’s stay-at-home orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Wolf Administration is lifting some restrictions related to outdoor activities. In accordance with these orders, Radnor Township has reopened our trails, parks and fields (playground equipment and pavilions excluded).

As Memorial Park Field is a particularly popular field here in town, we would like to remind our residents of the following (signage is now posted at the field):

• FIELD IS FOR COMMUNITY USE ONLY
• ORGANIZED SPORTS USAGE CURRENTLY PROHIBITED
• NO GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE PLAYING TOGETHER

Please be aware of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on visiting parks and recreational facilities. These guidelines must be followed statewide by when engaging in outdoor activity while the state disaster declaration remains in effect. The guidelines will ensure the safety of individuals and families engaging in outdoor activities and adherence will help slow the spread of COVID-19.

• Stay close to home: Pennsylvanians are encouraged to enjoy permitted outdoor recreational activities within their community and avoid crowding popular destinations.
• Practice social distancing: Maintain the recommended minimum 6 feet apart from fellow recreationists. Pennsylvanians are also encouraged to wear a mask or protective garment that covers the nose and mouth any time they go outside. If a parking lot at a park is full or there are too many people on the same trail, find an alternate place to recreate. Cross the street to avoid running directly past another runner or wait longer at a golf hole for a fellow golfer to move forward.
• Minimize risk to others: Individuals should only go out if they feel healthy and have not been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
• Practice good hygiene: Wash hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid surfaces that are touched often, such as doorknobs and handrails.
• Have a plan: Create a safety plan before heading outdoors. Explain to children the need to keep their distance from others, even if they happen to see a friend while outside. Discuss with partners, social distancing while on the golf course. Think through how to avoid other runners when waiting to safely cross a street at the same time.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tammy Cohen, Director of Recreation, at tcohen@radnor.org or 610-688-5600 ext. 141.

ABOUT RADNOR TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION The Radnor Township Recreation and Community Programming Department is responsible for the administration of year-round recreational programming and community events for all ages and the operation of township facilities. This includes: Parks, Radnor Activity Center at Sulpizio Gymnasium, Radnor Skatepark, The Radnor Trail, The Willows Mansion / Cottage. The Department also works in cooperation with the Public Works Department, who directly oversees the coordination of the maintenance of all of these facilities. The department aims to serve the best interest of all residents by offering an array of recreational opportunities and maintaining a secure environment that enhances the quality of life for members of the Radnor Township community.

For more information, Press Only:

Molly GallagherPublic Information OfficeRadnor Township610.688.5600 x 197

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