Wellington Announces Phased Re-Opening Of Parks, Natural Areas

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Town-Crier Editor
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After carefully reviewing Palm Beach County Emergency Order 2020-005, Wellington officials have announced the opening of the following parks and recreation facilities:

PARKS & FACILITIES OPEN
(starting Wednesday, April 29)

  • Village Park
  • Wellington Environmental Preserve (observation tower remains closed)
  • Select neighborhood parks (see complete list at Wellingtonfl.gov/Parks)
  • Select sports fields (see complete list at Wellingtonfl.gov/Parks)
  • Wellington Tennis Center (singles only)
  • Boat ramp
  • Equestrian trails
  • Walking trails
  • Golf courses

Hours vary by park/facility. Check Wellington’s web site for specific hours.

All visitors must follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) social distancing guidelines, bring their own drinks, and bring their own hand sanitizer and mask.

Permitted activities include walking, running, biking and singles tennis. Prohibited activities include field sports (baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, etc.), the sharing of sporting equipment and gathering in groups of more than 10.

FACILITIES CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

  • Village Park Gymnasium
  • Wellington Aquatics Complex
  • Playgrounds (including Scott’s Place & Tiger Shark Cove)
  • Wellington Dog Park
  • All pavilions

Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/parks for the latest information about park and facility openings, or follow Wellington Parks & Recreation on social media (@wellingtonflrec). For COVID-19 information, updates and resources from the Village of Wellington, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/coronavirus.

Wellington Announces Phased Re-Opening of Parks and Natural Areas

UPDATE: In the interest of providing our residents with important recreational outlets for physical fitness and mental well-being, we've started Phase 1 of our re-opening strategy for parks and recreation facilities. Visit Wellingtonfl.gov/Parks for a complete list of openings, hours, and additional details. Here's a look at what's opening tomorrow, April 29th, and what you need to know before you go. ⬇️ OPEN* – (starting Wednesday, April 29)- Village Park – Wellington Environmental Preserve – Select neighborhood parks – Select sports fields – Wellington Tennis Center (singles only) – Boat Ramp – Equestrian Trails – Walking trails – Golf Courses *Hours vary by park/facility. Please check our website for specific hours. ALL VISITORS MUST- Follow CDC social distancing guidelines- Bring their own drinks – Bring hand sanitizer and mask ACTIVITIES ALLOWED- Walking, running, biking- Singles Tennis 🚫 PROHIBITED 🚫- Playing field sports (baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, etc.)- Sharing sporting equipment- Gathering in groups of more than 10 🛑 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 🛑- Village Park Gymnasium – Wellington Aquatics Complex – Playgrounds (including Scott’s Place & Tiger Shark Cove) – Wellington Dog Park- Pavilions Visit Wellingtonfl.gov/Parks for the latest information about park and facility openings, or follow Wellington Parks & Recreation.

Posted by Village of Wellington Florida on Tuesday, April 28, 2020

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