SALISBURY, Md. – In response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision to broaden the list of permitted outdoor activities under the state’s Stay at Home order, Wicomico County officials have begun to ease restrictions on public use of park facilities.
In consultation with the County Executive’s Office and the Health Department, the department of Recreation & Parks will reopen the following facilities for public use, effective immediately:
- Park trails and day use areas
- Tennis courts
- Pickleball courts
- Disc golf courses
- Marinas
- Boat ramps
Permitted outdoor activities include:
- Hiking/walking/running/biking
- Individual or small group sports (10 people or less)
- Outdoor fitness
- Recreational fishing/hunting/shooting/archery
- Recreational boating
- Horseback riding
Park restrooms will remain closed, and visitors are advised to prepare accordingly.
The following facilities remain closed at this time:
- Playgrounds
- Pavilions
- Basketball courts
- Other sports fields
- Beaches
Officials will revisit these closures in the coming days as conditions evolve.
Visitors must continue to limit gatherings to 10 people or less and practice social distancing using guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC; https://www.cdc.gov/) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH; https://health.maryland.gov/).
“We encourage people to get outside and exercise, but in a safe and responsible manner,” said Steve Miller, director of Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism. “Public cooperation with social distancing guidelines at county parks remains critical.”
Decisions made by county officials are fluid and can be changed at any time.
The Wicomico Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center department will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation through regular updates from the Wicomico County Health Department and the Department of Emergency Services. Updates will be shared with the press, as well as posted to department websites and social media outlets.
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