Playground closures reversed in California
Playgrounds will now be allowed to reopen amid the latest stay-at-home order
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Outdoor playgrounds in California are now allowed to reopen after they had to close Sunday at midnight in the most recent stay-at-home order.
The decision came after a lot of public criticism from parents.
The City of El Centro said it will follow the state's orders and reopen all of its playgrounds. We have reached out to other cities in the county but have not heard back.
The announcement was made on the California state website. It said playgrounds could stay open to help people stay healthy and active while keeping a safe distance, during the pandemic.
For the Martinez family, the park is one of the few places outside of their home they spend quality time together.
“They don’t know what the situation really is but we try to explain sometimes things like what is happening right here right now, and right now we’re just gonna feed the ducks,” said Jorge Martinez, Father.
Now that the parks are re-opening the city of El Centro says their cleaning process will go from being cleaned once a day to twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening.
Felipe Olivera brings his granddaughter to the park often but as much as she misses the playground he says they shouldn’t open.
“Its cause the virus isn’t just with the people it’s everywhere it’s on surfaces,”said Felipe Olivera, Grandfather.
The city of El Centro says they have purchased hand sanitizer stations and they will be available in every playground.
