LAS VEGAS, NV (KXNT) - County officials on Monday announced another sweeping gesture with the goal of slowing the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Until further notice, Clark County is closing of all its playgrounds and park restroom facilities..
At this time, outdoor park spaces and trails will remain open to the public, although any visitors are strongly encouraged to follow health officials’ recommendations regarding social distancing and other precautions https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html.
Clark County operates 100 public parks. A complete list of addresses and locations is listed on the Parks and Recreation Department’s website at: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/parks/Pages/parkslocator.aspx.
Signs will be posted and yellow caution tape will be placed around all playgrounds. Outdoor restrooms will be locked. Parks maintenance staff will be checking daily to ensure all signage and caution tape remains present and will replace as necessary. Clark County has taken this step, in addition to recent cancellations of events, activities and building closures out of an abundance of caution to help reduce the possibility of community spread of the virus. General inquiries about playground and restroom closures can be directed to the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department by e-mailing CCParks@ClarkCountyNV.gov.