The City of Ottawa is restoring access to some outdoor park facilities and sports fields as part of Ontario’s early-stage reopening plans amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
City crews will immediately start installing tennis nets and unlocking access to off-leash dog areas across Ottawa, according to a release issued late Tuesday.
Mayor Jim Watson tweeted it will take roughly a week to put up nets in the city’s more than 280 tennis courts. Additionally, basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds and skate parks are now open for resident use, provided physical distancing measures are maintained. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Benches and picnic tables are also free for residents to take