More local municipalities are opening up outdoor facilities.
-In Barrie, the Tiffin Boat Launch and the Off Leash dog park on Bayview Drive are now open, while the marina, boat launch and Bayfield basin transient boat docks will reopen today.
However, beaches, outdoor playground equipment, waterfront fitness equipment and splash pads remain closed.
Meanwhile, boat launches are now available to the public in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay and Tiny townships.
Staff are preparing outdoor sports facilities, completing all safety inspections & maintenance work before reopening. Info re outdoor facilities currently open & closed in #Barrie: https://t.co/41Xb2znbnk
— The City of Barrie (@cityofbarrie) May 21, 2020
-Starting at 10 this morning, the bike park at Horseshoe Resort will be open.
It will be open Friday – Sunday from 10am – 5pm starting this week, but recommended safety measures will be in place for both riders and Horseshoe team members.
We’ve been given the official green light! The Bike Park will be open Friday – Sunday from 10am – 5pm starting this week! Recommended safety measures will be in place for both riders and Horseshoe team members. Visit our website to purchase your Bike Season Pass! pic.twitter.com/95dhXwXQGG
— Horseshoe Resort (@HorseshoeResort) May 19, 2020
– Hardwood Ski and Bike is opening its Oro-Medonte trails Saturday morning.
-In Wasaga Beach, tennis courts, our dog parks, the skate park, soccer pitches and baseball fields are open for individual use only, while outdoor playgrounds – Play structures and equipment, will remain closed until later stages of the province’s reopening plan.
The province announced May 19 that these facilities could reopen as part of the first stage of Ontario's Framework for Reopening the province. Learn more here: https://t.co/ldXWBwijkO Outdoor playgrounds, play structures and equipment, will remain closed until later stages.
— Town of Wasaga Beach (@WB_Media) May 21, 2020
-Clearview Parks are now open to the public for non-team sports activities, while playground equipment, washrooms and changerooms remain closed. The Clearview Dog Park will re-open today.
PARKS UPDATE – Clearview Parks are open to the public for non-team sport activities. Playground equipment, washrooms and changerooms remain closed. The Dog Park will re-open on May 22, 2020. Please observe physical distancing & stay home if you are unwell. https://t.co/jbNQegdjqU pic.twitter.com/5vuSW2D6sB
— Clearview Township (@Clearview_twp) May 21, 2020
-In Huntsville, tennis, pickleball, basketball, and volleyball courts have reopened, along with skateboard parks, frisbee golf, and off leash dog areas.
However, All Town outdoor playgrounds, play structures and equipment are still closed
Sports Fields (soccer and baseball diamonds) at McCulley Robertson Recreation Park are also shut down for construction.
For details on what Town outdoor recreational amenities have re-opened in Stage 1 please read media release here: https://t.co/4pI4j65ekX
— Town of Huntsville (@townhuntsville) May 21, 2020
-The Town of Bracebridge has announced the reopening of outdoor sports facilities and multi-use fields, including baseball diamonds, soccer fields, Frisbee golf locations, tennis, platform tennis, table tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, BMX parks, and skate parks.
It says off-leash dog areas and outdoor picnic sites, benches and shelters in park and recreational areas will also be allowed to open again.
MEDIA RELEASE – COVID-19 Update No. 16 – Outdoor Recreational Amenities Re-Opening – https://t.co/43TbpKykoY
— Town of Bracebridge (@townbracebridge) May 21, 2020
