Parks and Recreation Update: Barker Field, Chimborazo, and Northside Dog Parks will close to the public

Richmond, VA – The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to take the safety and health of our patrons as a top priority. Previously, PRCF cancelled all permitted use of the athletic fields, picnic shelters, park houses, all department sponsored programs and activities, and all community centers and offices to the general public.

Effective Saturday, March 28, 2020, PRCF will close Barker Field, Chimborazo, and the Northside Dog Parks to the public until further notice. Also, traffic gates located within Byrd Park on Strollers Lane, Westover Road, and Trafford Road will be closed on both Saturday and Sunday until further notice. This closure is aimed to reduce vehicle traffic within the park and allow patrons more space to move around.

All other PRCF parks and trails remain open. Be advised that our outdoor amenities are not sanitized, so use with caution and follow the CDC health and safety guidelines. We reiterate the importance of social distancing and avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people and group activities.

We understand the importance of the park system to our residents and will re-evaluate the need for closures and cancellations as this unprecedented situation evolves.

Staff at PRCF’s Administrative Office will be available to assist residents via phone at 804-646-5733 or email at AskParkRec@richmondgov.com .

For more information about how the City of Richmond is responding to COVID-19, please visit www.richmondgov.com/covid19.

For more information about the department, follow PRCF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Parks and Recreation Update During COVID-19

Richmond, VA – The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to take the safety and health of our patrons as a top priority. Effective March 13, 2020, PRCF cancelled all permitted use of the athletic fields, picnic shelters, park houses, all department sponsored programs and activities, and all community centers and offices to the general public.

At this time, PRCF parks remain open, including our playgrounds, skate parks, dog parks and trails. Be advised that these and other outdoor amenities are not sanitized, so use with caution and follow the CDC health and safety guidelines. We reiterate the importance of social distancing and avoidance of large gatherings and group activities.

We understand the importance of the park system to our residents and will re-evaluate the need for closures and cancellations as this unprecedented situation evolves.

Staff at PRCF’s Administrative Office will be available to assist residents via phone at 804-646-5733 or email at AskParkRec@richmondgov.com .

For more information about how the City of Richmond is responding to COVID-19, please visit www.richmondgov.com/covid19.

For more information about the department, follow PRCF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Parks and Recreation to Close Buildings to the Public amid COVID-19

Parks and Recreation to Close Buildings to the Public amid COVID-19

Richmond, VA – City and department staff have been monitoring the national situation and meeting regularly to determine the best way we can support the goal of slowing the community spread of the virus. In the interest of public health and in an abundance of caution, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) is closing all community centers and administrative offices to the public beginning on Saturday, March 14, 2020 until at least Monday, March 30, 2020.

In consideration of recent developments, the department is taking the following measures through Monday, March 30:

·        Cancellation of all special events, programs, and permits at any department owned facilities. We will evaluate holding these events/programs and provide an update as soon as possible.

·        Burials at city owned cemeteries will take place as scheduled.

·        No permit requests for department owned facilities will be granted.

Staff at PRCF’s Administrative Office will be available to assist residents via phone at 804-646-5733 or email at AskParkRec@richmondgov.com . Staff from the Cemeteries Division can be reached at 804-646-1402.

For more information about how the City of Richmond is responding to COVID-19, please visit www.richmondgov.com/covid19.

For more information about the department, follow PRCF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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