Leesburg To Open Playgrounds, Indoor Swimming Pool Under Phase 2

LEESBURG, VA — With Northern Virginia entering phase two of the state's coronavirus reopening plan, the town of Leesburg plans to reopen several facilities Friday, including ball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds and an indoor swimming pool. Face coverings will still be required at indoor facilities, except when exercising.

Aside from town of Leesburg-owned facilities, restaurants will be allowed to return to indoor seating at 50 percent of the lowest occupancy on Friday. Outdoor entertainment and public amusement attractions may reopen at 50 percent of the lowest occupancy. Social gatherings must be limited to 50 people.

The Ida Lee Park Recreation Center will reopen at 30-percent capacity with modified hours and limits on some equipment. Operations will be modified to maintain 10 feet of social distancing. Indoor fitness classes will resume and the gym will be open for shooting basketball (no games) with a maximum of four people per hoop at a time.

At Ida Lee, the racquetball courts will reopen for single play only. The indoor pool will be available for lap swimming and exercise only. A maximum of three people will be allowed per lane. However, the A.V. Symington Aquatic Center will remain closed during phase two.

Ball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds and park pavilions in Leesburg will also reopen. The outdoor tennis courts, community gardens, dog park, and skate park opened during phase one.

The Thomas Balch Library will expand the hours for in-person research appointments, which began in phase one. Drop-ins at the library will not be available.

The Leesburg Town Hall will resume its lobby reception coverage on Monday, June 15, while the second and third floors will reopen to the public. Additional changes to town facilities and programs will be posted to the town’s website as they are implemented.