Calling it a matter of public health, the District of Summerland says it will be closing access to several municipal playgrounds and outdoor sports facilities.
The closures will start Tuesday, March 24, at noon, and will remain in place until further notice, the district said in a press release.
The district said the closures are a response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, and how some are choosing to ignore social distancing. “We are loathe to see the closing of our outdoor recreational facilities because outdoor activity is important to both physical and mental wellness,” said District of Summerland mayor Toni Boot. “It is unfortunate that lack of compliance by some means the loss of the use of municipal facilities for the majority who