Waterloo Region and the municipalities it encompasses have relaxed rules in parks, trails and open spaces slightly. Residents in the cities of Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo and the townships North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich are now allowed to play catch, throw a Frisbee or kick a ball in area parks.
In a statement, the municipalities say the measures are being made in a careful and cautious approach to expanding access to the outdoors amid the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.” [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] In addition, they can also bring a blanket on which to sit or exercise alone in the park.