IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM PARKS,
RECREATION & WATERFRONT
These past few months have been challenging for everyone, and we hope that you are all safe and healthy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Please take a moment to read the information below as it pertains to our re-opening plan for the South Portland Community Center, an update on fall programming and a longtime staff member departing. We will using a phased approach as we reopen, and more information will be sent via email and posted to our website (www.sopoparksrec.com) as we move into each phase. As the state of this pandemic changes from day to day, we will remain focused on keeping our employees and our patrons safe, healthy, and informed. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
SOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
PHASE I RE-OPENING PLAN (Aug. 17 - Sept. 4)
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HOURS OF OPERATION
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Closed weekends

GENERAL NOTES WHEN VISITING
  • Patrons are REQUIRED to wear face coverings when entering the facility.
  • Face coverings do not need to be worn during exercise (i.e walking track, shooting hoops).
  • Public may enter/exit out of Nelson Rd doors only. Please park on the Nelson Rd side parking lot.
  • Nutter Rd side doors will remain locked.
  • Locker rooms will remain closed
  • No lingering in common areas such as front lobby.
  • There will be one way directional entry & exit signs.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available.
  • Please bring your own water bottle.
  • Drinking fountains unavailable.
  • Do not come to the facility if you feel sick or have had any symptoms of COVID-19 in the past three days. A list of COVID-19 symptoms is available from the CDC.

AUGUST 17 - 21 (front desk only)
  • Front desk open for business only
  • Track, gym, pool and other rooms remain closed
  • During this week, the building will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 4 (gym & walking track open)

TRACK GUIDELINES:
  • Track closed daily from 11am -12pm for cleaning
  • Limited to 8 people at a time.
  • Must reserve slot - please call 767-7650 before coming.
  • 1 hour max use
  • One way traffic only
  • Must sign off on waiver at front desk. Include phone number for contact tracing purposes.
  • Sign out when leaving
  • Inside lane for walking
  • Outside lane for passing

GYM GUIDELINES:
  • Gym closed daily from 12-1pm for cleaning
  • Limit to 12 people at a time (2 shooters per hoop max).
  • Must reserve slot - please call 767-7650 before coming.
  • 1 hour max use
  • Must sign off on waiver at front desk. Include phone number for contact tracing purposes.
  • Sign out when leaving
  • Skills & drills only. No game play.
  • Must bring your own ball.

PHASE II re-opening begins September 8. Details to be emailed late August and posted on our website , www.sopoparksrec.com.
FALL PROGRAMMING
We will NOT be releasing a Fall Brochure like we have in past seasons, but staff are currently working on programs to be offered this fall beginning September 8th. A newsletter will be sent (similar to this one) later this month with all of our offerings for the months of September & October. The newsletter will also be posted on our website, www.sopoparksrec.com. Please stay tuned.
STEPHEN DUNN LEAVING
Our long time front desk employee, Stephen Dunn will be moving on from our department. Stephen has been employed with us for over 20 years and is often the face patrons first see when they walk into the Community Center. Stephen has developed many great relationships with the community members throughout the years and will surely be missed by all. His last day is August 17, so please feel free to swing by during our hours of operation to wish Stephen the best in the next chapter of his life.
South Portland Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
21 Nelson Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207)767-7650