More facilities and services will be available at provincial parks in Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District, beginning Friday,June 12th.
The following is a list of recreational activities and facilities that will be opening soon at provincial parks in regions entering Stage 2:
Facilities such as showers, laundry, group camping, picnic shelter rentals and swimming pools will remain closed for the rest of the 2020 season. Visitors should check OntarioParks.com to see what facilities and services are available before visiting a provincial park. Gradually over the next several weeks, Ontario Parks says it will start opening campgrounds, providing more washrooms and drinking water, along with roofed accommodations, park store and rental operations, visitor centres, and sports fields. “Due to the tremendous progress we have made to contain the spread of COVID-19, more services and activities will soon be available at our provincial parks,” said Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. “While this is encouraging, it is not business as usual. I encourage everyone to be responsible and continue to follow public health advice, including physical distancing, when enjoying our outdoor amenities.” To help protect visitors and staff, Ontario Parks will be implementing measures to address overcrowding and promote physical distancing in park spaces and buildings during busy visitation times, by limiting occupancy for day-use and camping in select provincial parks. This may include limiting the number of daily vehicle permits sold or the number of campsites available for reservations. Ministry officers will be present in provincial parks to provide information, assist with emergencies and enforce provincial park rules and regulations. Additionally, these areas may be patrolled by local police or other enforcement agencies.
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