Vaughan closes all facilities within city parks to curb coronavirus

Signage being installed by the city to reinforce the closures

Yorkregion.com
March 26, 2020

Vaughan has decided to close all facilities within City parks to the public, effective March 25 at 9 a.m. (Photo courtesy: City of Vaughan)

To emphasize the closure of these spaces, “Signage is being installed to reinforce the closures.” (Photo courtesy: City of Vaughan)

To slow the spread of COVID-19, Vaughan has decided to close all facilities within city parks to the public, effective at 9 a.m. on March 25.

While the public was advised on March 21 to avoid playgrounds as the equipment is not sanitized, the move is considered to be the latest measure taken by Vaughan to encourage social distancing.

“Close-proximity activities, like team sports, were also discouraged. Now, sports fields, tennis courts, dog parks and any other facilities within city parks will be closed and should not be used,” the city said.

To emphasize the closure of these spaces, signs are being installed to reinforce the closures.

As well, all city facilities, including Vaughan City Hall, community centres and library branches, remain closed to the public. All community centre permits/rentals and recreational and library programming are also cancelled.

Many City services continue to be available online at vaughan.ca or by calling Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281. Library services are available at vaughanpl.info.

The City is taking this opportunity to remind people to:

--Stay home if you are sick

--Practise social distancing

--Wash your hands with soap and water frequently

Those who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should contact York Region Public Health or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.

To receive the City’s latest COVID-19 updates as they happen, sign up for the City Update eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and follow the City’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels.

For more information about City matters, including cancellations, disruptions and postponements, please call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or visit vaughan.ca.