Although, getting exercise and taking part in physical activity is important for our health during the stay-at-home order we encourage you use the space and resources you have in your own home or close to your home (i.e. participating in a virtual exercise class, hosting a zoom workout with friends, using your backyard to play outdoor sports, walking around your block).
At this time public spaces such as parks and trails are still open and if you choose to use them be aware that there is a risk of people congregating close together and spreading COVID-19.
The following are recommendations to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when visiting outdoor public spaces (e.g. municipal or public parks, outdoor ice surfaces/skating trails, hiking paths and trails, dog parks, playgrounds):
- Use the outdoor public spaces within your own community, when possible.
- If you are feeling ill or displaying symptoms (i.e. fever, cough, difficulty breathing, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, sore throat, runny nose) or if you have come into contact with someone who has shown symptoms or has tested positive, you are not to visit the outdoor public space.
- Read all posted signs including screening signs at all entrances and ensure everyone self-screens before entering the space.
- Maintain a physical distance of at least 2 metres (6 feet) from others at all times and especially while in places where people tend to congregate, such as parking lots, trailheads and scenic overlooks.
- If physical distancing is difficult to maintain in the outdoor space, wear a face covering.
- Avoid close contact with people outside your household, such as shaking hands, hugging, high-fives, or games involving shared items.
- Wash or sanitize your hands as you arrive.
- Do not share equipment with people outside of your household.