Leamington provides update on outdoor recreation facilities and amenities

LEAMINGTON — The Government of Ontario has extended the Stay-at- Home Order for an additional two weeks to May 20, 2021, and announced further province-wide restrictions effective 12:01 AM. Saturday, April 17, to further discourage unnecessary travel, and gatherings among people who don’t live together.

Under the Stay-at-home Order, people should only leave home for groceries, medical appointments (including getting vaccinated), exercise, essential work or childcare.

Outdoor Recreational Amenities

What’s open:

• Parks, trails, and benches

• Playgrounds, play structures, and play equipment

• Off-leash dog parks

What’s closed:

• Golf courses

• Baseball diamonds

• Soccer fields

• Tennis and basketball courts

• Skate parks

• Outdoor fitness equipment

• Picnic sites and picnic tables

• Marinas

Lakeside Marina

The Lakeside Marina is currently closed to the public except for placing boats or other watercraft in the water to be secured until the marina is open to the public.

Seasonal boaters who have rented a slip can use the boat ramp, by appointment only, for the purpose of putting their boat in their seasonal well.

Appointments can be scheduled by emailing marina@leamington.ca or calling 519-326-0834.

Public Washrooms in Parks

Public washrooms at the Lakeside Marina and in all municipal parks remain closed. Washrooms will remain closed until further notice to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Municipal Services

The Leamington Municipal Building remains closed to the public except by appointment only for those services that cannot be offered electronically.

Municipal staff remain available to assist and service customers by electronic means. Customers can contact the Municipality by phone at 519-326- 5761 or use the municipal website at leamington.ca to access municipal information and services.

Phones and emails are answered during regular business hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM from Monday to Friday, and online service requests remain available 24/7 at leamington.ca/reportanissue.

For a full list of the provincial restrictions and enforcements, please visit Ontario.ca/covid19.