New Brunswick’s municipalities will have the discretion to close the parks they operate throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial parks were closed when New Brunswick declared a state of emergency and on Tuesday, Premier Blaine Higgs said he expected municipalities to follow the province’s lead.
That wasn’t mandated, though, and led to some confusion. “It was a matter of saying ‘look, we need clarity. Specifically on parks.'” said Saint John mayor Don Darling. “And we got that back yesterday.” After clarifying with the Province, City parks, trails and green spaces remain open.
However, everyone must maintain physical distancing of at least two metres and no group gatherings are permitted. These areas will remain open provided the public