The City is reminding residents that visitors to parks, beaches and outdoor facilities to continue to follow COVID-19 safety measures.
The Emergency Operations Centre will be monitoring outdoor spaces to assess whether the public is abiding by the guidelines.
EOC and City staff members have begun filling out report cards on various locations, with the results being used to track whether the spaces can safely remain open.
The report card system will help determine the timing of future phased openings.
“We applaud those many groups who have found creative ways to socialize outdoors while maintaining physical distancing,” said Bregje Kozak, EOC Deputy Director and the City’s Director of Recreation and Facilities.
“However, we have also seen instances of people not abiding by the restrictions, particularly at some outdoor recreation sites. We will continue to assess these locations and encourage everyone to pay attention to the posted signage.”
While visiting a park or beach, visitors must ensure gatherings are small and distance of at least two metres is kept between others. You must also sanitize hands frequently and properly dispose of garbage and recycling.
While using an outdoor recreation facility, visitors must additionally limit play to single or doubles with partners from the same household.
Players should also clearly mark their balls so that no contact is made between groups.
“The threat of COVID-19 is not over, and it’s important we continue to follow these safety measures,” said Penticton Mayor, John Vassilaki.
“For example, when you’re walking along the boardwalks, please remember to be respectful of others and move into a single file if necessary. Thank you for showing your consideration for others and let’s continue to be safe.”
