Leamington lifts restrictions on parks, parking lots

LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington has opened municipal parks and parking lots, the Rotary Leash-Free Dog Park, the Leamington Skate Park, as well as picnic sites, benches and shelters located within those areas.

The announcement follows the opening of Leamington Municpal Marina and the boat ramp last week.

The previous provincial restrictions that closed these areas to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted as part of the Ontario Government’s first stage of reopening.

Park crews continue to work to set out picnic tables in advance of the weekend and citizens are advised that picnic tables, benches, railings, etc., located in municipal parks and recreational areas are not sanitized.

Members of the public are asked to maintain physical distancing at all times, limit groups to five people or fewer and carry hand sanitizer.

Public washrooms in parks will remain closed as the municipality develops sufficient sanitizing and cleaning standards.

Outdoor playgrounds, play structures and equipment, beaches and splash pads remain closed until later stages of the province’s reopening plan.

“As the Ontario Government continues to lift restrictions, the municipality will require time to prepare amenities for safe use relative to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said a recent news release.

More information will be released as restrictions are eased.