ACCESS Your need-to-know rules of engagement by venue type

DETROIT | JULY 2020

As 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.

PARKS & REC

• Campgrounds, state parks and recreation areas, including overnight lodging, are open.

• 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.

BELLE ISLE FOUNTAIN

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

• 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.