According to the City of Kingston, all playgrounds and park amenities are now closed until further notice. The decision was made at the recommendation of KFL&A Public Health and follows the Ontario city’s declaration of a state of emergency Thursday, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a statement released Friday morning, the City of Kingston said: “Playgrounds and park amenities encourage group gatherings of more than five people, usage which goes against the physical distancing measures recommended by public health officials.

Surfaces in these spaces are not sanitized and represent a risk of community transmission of COVID-19.” Amenities and public spaces that are closed include: [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest

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