City Opts to Restrict Access to all Outdoor Recreational Structures
Medicine Hat – To further prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Medicine Hat has, until now, been advising residents to refrain from using outdoor play structures in both City parks and school playgrounds. Effective immediately, these spaces are closed to the public.
“There has been a lot of confusion in the community related to mass gatherings and the use of outdoor spaces,” said Merrick Brown, Director of Emergency Management. “As preventative measures continue to evolve we’ve found the community responds well to clear and concise approaches. In light of this, we have opted to remove all ambiguity and make these spaces off limits.”
The directive includes outdoor play structures in both City parks and school grounds, skate parks, skate spots and fitness parks. Signage will be posted on public spaces throughout the community. Residents are still welcome to use public parks and trails as long as physical distancing is practiced (allowing two metres of space between individuals).
“We are confident the community will make responsible choices and follow these restrictions to help mitigate virus transmission,” said Brown. “Medicine Hat Police Service is able to issue tickets to those who don’t comply but we don’t expect that will be necessary.”
To report a breach of the Public Health Orders pertaining to individuals, contact the MHPS non-emergency line at 403-529-8481, or file a complaint using the MHPS mobile app, via Crime Tips.
For a complete listing of provincial restrictions now in place, please visit www.alberta.ca. For City-related COVID information, visit www.medicinehat.ca.
For further information, please contact:
Public Information Officer
City of Medicine Hat
403.548.9675
“There has been a lot of confusion in the community related to mass gatherings and the use of outdoor spaces,” said Merrick Brown, Director of Emergency Management. “As preventative measures continue to evolve we’ve found the community responds well to clear and concise approaches. In light of this, we have opted to remove all ambiguity and make these spaces off limits.”
The directive includes outdoor play structures in both City parks and school grounds, skate parks, skate spots and fitness parks. Signage will be posted on public spaces throughout the community. Residents are still welcome to use public parks and trails as long as physical distancing is practiced (allowing two metres of space between individuals).
“We are confident the community will make responsible choices and follow these restrictions to help mitigate virus transmission,” said Brown. “Medicine Hat Police Service is able to issue tickets to those who don’t comply but we don’t expect that will be necessary.”
To report a breach of the Public Health Orders pertaining to individuals, contact the MHPS non-emergency line at 403-529-8481, or file a complaint using the MHPS mobile app, via Crime Tips.
For a complete listing of provincial restrictions now in place, please visit www.alberta.ca. For City-related COVID information, visit www.medicinehat.ca.
For further information, please contact:
Public Information Officer
City of Medicine Hat
403.548.9675
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