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What Phase 4 means for Urbana Park District

June 26, 2020 01:58 PM
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Urbana Park District welcomes the state moving to Phase 4 of re-opening.
 
What will this look like for Urbana Park District?
 
“The pandemic forced us to cancel our summer programs, and unfortunately, those programs are still canceled,” said Corky Emberson, Superintendent of Recreation. “But, the park district is planning on special programs for the rest of this summer.”
 
The park district is going to hand out “boredom-buster bags” in Urbana neighborhoods. The bags contain educational and fun activities for kids looking for something to do. “Follow our social media and UrbanaParks.org to see where we will be,” Emberson explained.
 
Urbana Park District is offering health and wellness activities too. People can take part in Virtual Vinyasa as an alternate to Yoga in the Park. “We hope to offer Yoga in the Park later this summer,” Emberson said.
 
Anita Purves Nature Center will offer virtual “Meet the Animals” programs. And, the nature center will participate in the community Solidarity Garden Project.
 
People can also sign up to run the Power of Parks Virtual 5K. And, for those who enjoy games, be on the lookout for Phase 4 Free Bingo in July.
 
Here are the new public health guidelines for Urbana Park District:
 
UPD Outdoor Basketball and Volleyball

•  Stay home if you are sick
•  Practice social distancing
•  Wash or sanitize your hands before and after use
•  Encouraged to wear a face covering when within 6 feet of others
•  Outdoor sport courts/fields are not sanitized and users play at their own       risk
•  Limit group use to no more than 50 in accordance with public health rules
 
UPD Outdoor Playgrounds

•  Stay home if you are sick
•  Practice social distancing
•  Wash or sanitize your hands before and after use
•  Encouraged to wear a face covering when within 6 feet of others
•  Outdoor playground surfaces are not sanitized and users play at their          own risk
•  Limit group use to no more than 50 in accordance with public health rules
 
The outdoor restrooms and water fountains remain closed.
 
The Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center will not open this year. But, the Park District will open the indoor pool at a later date. The park district is waiting for state public health guidelines before opening the pool.
 
He added, “Urbana Park District will offer more programs this fall. We thank everyone for their patience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please wear your mask, wash your hands and practice social distancing so Illinois can remain in Phase 4.”
 
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