Outdoor City Playgrounds and Recreational Facilities Reopen

COVID-19 barriers will be removed as appropriate and Pasadena playgrounds such as the one above will be reopened, city officials said. (City of Pasadena photo)

In accordance with COVID guidelines from the State on Outdoor Playgrounds and Other Recreational Facilities, Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department were set to reopen outdoor playgrounds on Friday, October 2.

Visitors to outdoor community playgrounds must comply with the following requirements:

Face masks over the mouth and nose are required for everyone 2 years of age or older with caregiver supervision at all times to ensure face mask use.
Do not use the playground when different households are unable to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or when the capacity limit has been reached.
Caregivers must monitor to keep adults and children from different households at least 6 feet apart.
Consider coming on different times or days to avoid wait times and potential crowded times.
No eating or drinking in playground, to ensure face masks are worn at all times.
Wash or sanitize hands before and after using the playground.
Elderly and persons with underlying medical conditions should avoid playground when others are present.
Limit visit to 30 min per day when others are present.

Signage will be posted with COVID-19 protocols at each playground. For more information, visit cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec, or call (626) 744-7311.