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Phoenix parks reopen with new safety guidelines
Phoenix park amenities that haven't been in use since March are now available for the public, with new guidelines to make sure families are staying safe amid the pandemic.
PHOENIX - Officials with the City of Phoenix say all amenities in city parks across the city will reopen, starting on the morning of Oct. 8.
In a statement, city officials say while public parks, trails and golf course in Phoenix have remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, amenities that present high-touch surfaces, or an area that made physical distancing difficult, were temporarily closed.
According to the city's website, all playgrounds and park amenities were closed from March 31 due to the pandemic.
"Reopening of some amenities will require additional time for Parks and Recreation Department staff to make available," read a portion of the statement.
City officials are asking people to not use public recreational amenities if they are exhibiting symptoms of illness, and to wear a mask or face covering while using such amenities, bring wipes and hand sanitizer, and keep a safe distance of six feet or more from others.
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