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s we settle into Phase 4 of Michigan’s reopening plan and prepare – maybe? – for Phase 5, let’s go over the current need-to-know rules of engagement. We recommend calling ahead or checking the website of the spot you’re looking to visit for specifics before heading out.
DETROIT | JULY 2020
PARKS & REC BELLE ISLE FOUNTAIN
• Campgrounds, state parks and recreation areas, including overnight lodging, are open.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
• Suspended during quarantine, the Recreation Passport is now required for entry into state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds and most boating access sites and state trailheads. • Most amenities like bathrooms, picnic areas and concessions are open. • Detroit recreation centers remain closed. • Groups of 100 or less are allowed to gather outdoors with social distancing. • Outdoor pools are allowed to reopen at 50% capacity. Indoor public pools remain closed.
BARS & RESTAURANTS • Restaurants and bars have been allowed to reopen at 50% capacity, with six feet of separation required between groups. • Most restaurants will require that you wear a mask any time you’re not actively dining – so while being escorted to your table or heading to the restroom. • Waiting areas are closed. You may be required to wait for your table in your car or outside the eatery. • Self-serve food and drink options like buffets, salad bars and drink stations remain closed.
RETAIL & ENTERTAINMENT • Indoor theaters, cinemas and performance venues remain closed. • Libraries and museums have been allowed to reopen.
• Retail stores have been allowed to reopen at 25% capacity for stores with less than 50,000 square feet of customer space. • You may be asked to adhere to alternative order systems in lieu of traditional lines at certain retail shops.
