FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2020
City of Kingston
to Open Playgrounds on June 19
KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and
the Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce that playgrounds
will re-open on June 19, 2020 with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines in
place.
Starting on Friday, families and children
may begin to use City of Kingston playgrounds, which will be open and
use-at-your-own-risk. New York State Department of Health strongly suggests
using hand sanitizer before and after using playground equipment and frequently
throughout play. Family groups should maintain a distance of six feet when not
using the playgrounds.
“We know families have been anxiously
awaiting the re-opening of our wonderful playground facilities. We are happy to
now be able to provide these spaces for children, but we urge everyone to use
caution, and to bring your own hand sanitizer and face coverings,” said Mayor
Noble.
“Recreation and leisure are significant
factors for overall quality of life in every community. It has been challenging
to have our playgrounds and facilities closed for the last several weeks, so
we’re looking forward to being able to re-open our playgrounds and are counting
on everyone follow all guidelines to keep themselves and others safe at all
times,” said Lynsey Timbrouck, Recreation Director.
“This is great news, and I know it’s going
to help with the health and emotional well-being of our residents to be able to
get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather with their family,” said Steven
Schabot, Ward 8 Alderman and Recreation Commissioner. “I also encourage those
who visit the playgrounds to use caution and common sense to keep themselves
and others safe.”
As a reminder, tennis courts in City of
Kingston parks are open, and the Kingston Point Beach will open on Saturday,
June 20. Bathrooms in the parks and at Dietz Stadium will open on June 29, 2020
and will cleaned and sanitized often.