The Minneapolis Park and Recreation board has decided to close multiple amenities in their parks because park-goers are not following physical distancing guidelines.
Minneapolis parks remain open, but many amenities will be modified or closed by May 1 for the health and safety of park visitors and the community: https://t.co/4lhs6BPBKD
— Mpls Park & Rec (@MplsParkBoard) April 24, 2020
These changes are being made in response to park visitors continuing to congregate despite efforts to educate and encourage safe social distancing.We encourage people to visit nearby parks and green spaces while staying six feet apart from park users not in your household.
— Mpls Park & Rec (@MplsParkBoard) April 24, 2020The amenities that will close on May 1st include playgrounds and skateparks. Nets will be removed from tennis and volleyball courts and basketball rims will be removed or blocked. Picnic areas will include signage that states that less than 10 people can gather at once. Disc golf areas will be required to physically distance in the same manner as golf courses. The park board says that these measures are to keep park-goers safe.
