The Resort Municipality of Whistler has opened all local parks in Whistler for public use. Some select amenities in the parks, however, remain closed.
The parks that are now open include Rainbow Park, Lost Lake Park, Alpha Lake Park, Lakeside Park, Meadow Park, Whistler Olympic Park, and all other major and neighbourhood parks.
However, playgrounds will remain closed as they are high-touch surfaces. RMOW has also decided to close the Meadow Park waterpark and outdoor gyms for similar reasons.
RMOW said the park facilities that need to be spring cleaned, inspected and repaired will also remain temporarily closed and those include the tennis courts at Myrtle Phillip and Taluswood Park.
All other RMOW-maintained tennis courts are open, including at Meadow Park, Alpha Lake Park, Millar’s Pond, White Gold and Brio.
RMOW said it continues to assess all facility closures and will open all amenities when it is safe to do so.
“With the opening of Whistler’s parks and trails, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is encouraging residents to get outside and exercise – as well as make smart choices about physical distancing, staying safe and staying local,” RMOW said.
Meanwhile, almost all of Whistler’s off-road recreational trails are snow-free and open for public use.
“When accessing Whistler trails, please stay at least two metres from others and do not recreate in groups. You must ride and hike within your ability. Now is not the time to try something new that could lead to an injury and put strain on the health care system,” RMOW said.
C Ruddy says
Why does this leave out a key point included in the RMOW communications release asking community to recreate close to home / in own community? Seems like a significant missed point.