COVID-19: Playgrounds, Dog Park Opening Friday

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Play structures across the city, including those on school property, and the fenced, off-leash dog park will reopen on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Under the guidelines announced Monday by the Government of Saskatchewan, the City’s Parks and Green Spaces department will be working to remove the existing closed signage and tape at the city’s 25 playgrounds. In addition, new signage will be installed at each location to provide guidance to equipment users.

“We know how important playgrounds are to Lloydminster’s families. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we waited for direction from the province,” said Jordan Newton, Manager of Emergency Measures and Operations. “With the reopening of the playgrounds and dog park, we’re hopeful this will bring a sense of normalcy back into people’s lives.”

Reopening outdoor amenities and recreational facilities as the Government of Saskatchewan’s Public Health Act allows while ensuring public safety, the City will adhere to the following tentative schedule of reopening its facilities:

"Public safety continues to be our priority, and we ask for the community’s patience as we prepare to welcome patrons and user groups back to our facilities,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers.

A definitive date for Phase 4, which includes indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and increasing public and private gatherings to 30 people, has not been announced.

Administration will bring more information on the City’s reopening plans forward during the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on Monday, June 15, 2020.