Splish Splash! Georgina reopens splash pads

Georgina moves 'forward cautiously', reopens splash pads, skateboard parks, select sports field

Yorkregion.com
July 2, 2020

Just in time for the end of the school year, Georgina reopened a number of public amenities, including splash pads, skateboard parks and some beach volleyball courts.

The following public amenities are now open:

• splash pads;
• skateboard parks; and
• ROC beach volleyball courts, baseball diamonds, artificial turf and soccer fields.

While splash pads are open, public beaches remain closed until further notice.

As more and more amenities open, residents are reminded to be cautious and continue to take precautions -- physical distancing, keeping gatherings to 10 people or less and practicing proper hand hygiene.

"We are moving forward cautiously," Mayor Margaret Quirk said. "We all have a role to play, and we can only open amenities if everyone continues to follow and adhere to the advice of public health officials."

Residents are also urged to take extra caution, as high touchpoints are not cleaned frequently, and to keep visits short to ensure everyone has a chance to play.

Where to find a local splash pad:

• The ROC -- 26479 Civic Centre Rd.;
• Whipper Watson Park -- 152 Carrick Ave.; and
• Const. Garrett Styles Park -- 176 Laurendale Ave.

Where to find local skateboard parks:

• Keswick Skateboard Park -- 90 Wexford Dr., at the Georgina Ice Palace; and
• Sutton Skateboard Park -- 20849 Dalton Rd., at The Link.

Permits are currently available for ROC sports fields.

Earlier this month, the town opened neighbourhood sports fields, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts for individual family use, as well as public boat launches at Young's Harbour Park, Adeline Park, Rayners Park, King Road End, Holmes Point Road and 101 Clovelly Cove. 

For more information on town closures, visit georgina.ca/COVID-19.