City of Galena issued the following announcement on June 26.
The City of Galena is pleased to announce additional opportunities for recreation as the State of Illinois further opens in Phase 4 during the coronavirus pandemic. Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced details for reopening in the Restore Illinois, Phase 4 Guidelines, which are planned to take effect on Friday, June 26, 2020. Full details may be found at: https://dceocovid19resources.com/restore-illinois/restore-illinois-phase-4/.
What does this mean for our parks?
In summary, the following guidelines will now be implemented during Phase 4 at the Galena parks and recreation areas:
Continue to use face coverings, social distancing, and frequent hand washing
Pavilion rentals permitted; social gatherings of 50 or less
Playgrounds remain closed
Skate park is open with social distancing
Baseball diamond, volleyball & basketball courts are open; no more than 50 participants (officiants, players, coaches) excluding spectators
Spectators limited to 20% of seating capacity and sitting 6 feet apart if not from same household
Those who are not game players sitting on the bench must be 6 feet apart
Park restrooms are open with restrictions—use face mask, one person at a time, social distancing while waiting, wash hands with soap for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer, and use paper towels on door handles
If you are organizing an event, you must:
Disinfect shared equipment or high-touch areas before and after event as well as frequently during event
Pavilions—disinfect picnic tables and bring tablecloths
Provide hand sanitizer and/or wash stations for participants
At-a-glance, a summary for City of Galena parks and amenities
The following parks and recreation areas remain or are newly opened on June 26 with social distancing, frequent hand washing or hand sanitizing, and face masks:
All parks and public restrooms, open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Galena City Hall Exterior Public Restrooms, 101 Green Street
Hello Galena Annex Restrooms (near Old Market House State Historic Site),
121 North Commerce Street
Grant Park Restrooms (lower level of pavilion), 625 Park Avenue
Galena Recreation (Rec) Park, two sets of restrooms, 1721 Field Street
Galena River Trail, porta potty at trail head, adjacent to Depot Park parking lot, 91 Bouthillier Street
Galena Gateway Park, porta potty, 9300 West Powder House Hill Road
Galena River Trail
Galena Gateway Park
Grant Park
Limit 50-person maximum for events
Basketball court open
Playground equipment remains closed
Galena Recreation Park
Limit 50-person maximum for gatherings, including sports
Pavilions are open
Basketball & volleyball courts and baseball diamond are open, 50-person maximum
Spectators limited to 20% seating capacity for baseball diamond
Playground equipment remains closed
Skate park is open with social distancing
Alice T. Virtue Memorial Pool / Galena Water Park will remain closed for the summer
Old City Cemetery Park
Basketball court open, 50-person maximum
Hill Street Tot Lot—playground equipment remains closed
Original source can be found here.
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