Over the past few weeks, our County has worked hard to educate beach goers and park users about how we can keep our County parks system safe and healthy during
COVID-19. This weekend, our first responders, lifeguards, and park rangers are continuing to conduct education
and outreach efforts at our popular beaches, parks, and trails.
Although we must stay home as much as possible, we also know that it is important to get fresh air and enjoy the beauty of our community. As we spend time at our local parks, beaches, and trails, we need to take precautions to protect the health and safety of our community.
As our Parks Division has reminded us, “crowded parks lead to closed parks.” To ensure that our local parks remain open, please avoid crowded locations and practice physical distancing at all times.
When enjoying the outdoors, please limit your company to those who you live with. Protecting the health of your loved ones by avoiding group gatherings will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and allow us to keep our parks open.
Although our beaches and parks offer great alternatives to staying home all day, please limit your time at these locations so that others can also enjoy the outdoors without overcrowding. Consider visiting parks, trails, and beaches during the week and in the mornings and evenings — times when the parks may be less busy.
As always, remember to stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun when outdoors.
Also, with more and more people going outdoors, please remember to take a second look to make sure that you are not leaving any trash or belongings behind when you are heading home.
I want to thank all of our dedicated County staff members who are working to ensure that our community is safe while enjoying the outdoors. Also, I would like to thank our local cities and other service providers for contributing to this important regional effort.
For more information on how you can stay safe at our parks, beaches, and trails, please
click here.
