Aurora lays out plan to open daycamps, recreational programs and more for Step 1 COVID-19 pandemic reopening

'The first step towards a more normal life for our residents and businesses,' mayor says

Lisa Queen
Yorkregion.com
June 10, 2021

The Town of Aurora has laid out its plans to launch programs and amenities as the province moves into Step 1 of the pandemic reopening June 11.

“I am pleased with the provincial announcement that Ontario will be moving to Step 1 as of this Friday,” Mayor Tom Mrakas said.

“I have been advocating for Ontario to open as we have seen a decline in COVID-19 cases and our vaccination numbers going up. We still need to take a cautious approach and continue to follow the public health guidelines, but I believe this is an indication of the first step towards a more normal life for our residents and businesses. I hope that our residents will continue to support our small businesses as more non-essential retail stores open.”

Under Step 1, the following municipal services are permitted:

• Day Camps. Visit aurora.ca/camps to register.

• Club Aurora Fitness Centre is looking to provide outdoor fitness programs. Visit aurora.ca/fitnessclasses for updates.

• Outdoor fitness classes and personal and sports training in parks or public places are by permit only. Email bookings@aurora.ca for more information.

• Field and ball diamonds will be available to be used by permit beginning June 14. Email bookings@aurora.ca.

• Aurora’s Patio Extension Program is available. Visit aurora.ca/businesssupport.

Under provincial rules, Step 1 includes:

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• Outdoor gatherings up to 10 people

• Outdoor dining up to four people per table

• Outdoor fitness classes and personal and sports training up to 10 people. No games or practices permitted.

• Retail at 25 per cent capacity and discount and big box stores can sell all goods.

• Non-essential retail at 15 per cent capacity and can sell all goods.

• Retail stores in malls closed unless stores have a street-facing entrance.

• Indoor religious services including weddings and funerals at 15 per cent capacity of the room.

• Outdoor religious services including weddings and funerals, with guests to maintain two-metre distancing.

• Outdoor pools and wading pools, with guests to maintain two-metre distancing.

• Outdoor zoos, landmarks, historic sites and botanical gardens with capacity limited to 15 per cent.

• Campgrounds and short-term rentals.

• Overnight camping at Ontario Parks

For updates on Aurora operations, visit aurora.ca/covid19.

For information on what is open in Aurora, visit aurora.ca/reopen.