Beginning Wednesday, May 20, 2020, the City of Windsor will open dog parks, some outdoor sports amenities, picnic sites, benches and shelters in parks and recreational areas. The previous provincial restrictions that closed these areas to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted as part of the government’s first stage of reopening.

Windsor - May. 20, 2020: Beginning Wednesday, May 20, 2020, the City of Windsor will open dog parks, some outdoor sports amenities, picnic sites, benches and shelters in parks and recreational areas.

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

Please ensure that you maintain social distancing at all times and limit groups to five or fewer people.

Parks crews have been proactively preparing for these openings and expect to put the finishing touches on today, allowing for each to open on Wednesday by 10 a.m. with one exception: the small dog park at Malden Park will remain closed for ground repairs, which are expected to take 4 to 6 weeks.

Quick List of Open or Closed:

Playgrounds - Closed
Basketball courts - Opening Wednesday
Off-leash dog parks - Opening Wednesday
Beaches - Closed
Skateboard parks - Opening Wednesday
Off-road cycling trails - Closed - construction work continues
Picnic areas - Opening Wednesday
All park benches and tables throughout parks - Open Wednesday
Outdoor community gardens - Open
Park shelters - Opening Wednesday
Outdoor exercise equipment - Closed
Outdoor pools - Closed
Splash pads - Closed
Sport stadiums and permit-based sports fields - Closed
Non-permit-based sports fields - Open

General COVID-19 Safety Reminders:

· Stay 2 metres away from others.
· Don’t crowd others when standing in line.
· Keep gatherings to 5 people or fewer.
· Wash your hands frequently and don’t touch your face.
· Carry hand sanitizer.