East Gwillimbury reopens its portion of Nokiidaa Trail

Town staff will be present in coming days to remind residents to follow public safety rules, guidelines

Yorkregion.com
May 4, 2020
Simon Martin 

East Gwillimbury reopened its portion of the Nokiidaa Trail.

The trail and associated trailhead parking lots are once again open to the public at 5 p.m. May 1.

"With the beautiful weather coming this weekend, we are extremely pleased that we could work with our partner the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority to reopen the trail," Mayor Virginia Hackson said. "Access to green space and trails is extremely important for mental and physical health and we are asking residents to be respectful of one another and follow the guidelines put in place to keep this space safe for all."

Town staff will be present throughout the weekend and in the coming weeks to remind residents of the following public safety rules and guidelines:

• the trail is open for pass-through access only, no loitering or congregating on the trail or in the trailhead parking lots;

• no groups larger than five people unless all parties live together;

• people must adhere to physical distance of 2 m from other trail users;

• dogs must be kept on leash and all waste removed from the trail; and

• please remove all garbage, including personal protective equipment from the trail and parking lots.

The Provincial Closure Order allows green space and trials to remain open for pass-through access only.

The Town of East Gwillimbury will monitor and maintain the trail to allow it to reopen for residents. Town staff will continue to monitor the trail and ensure the above guidelines are adhered to.

Residents may contact bylaws@eastgwillimbury.ca to report any concerns regarding physical distancing.

For more information related to the town’s COVID-19 response, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/COVID19.