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Because of continued voluntary compliance and the community’s greater awareness for Centers for Disease Control guidelines, the city announced the reopening of city parks. The City encourages visitors to continue to follow the CDC guidelines including social distancing. Normal operating hours at all parks will be observed.
This move is part of the city’s phased-in approach for residents, while still observing the Governor’s Executive Order.
The following City of Bonita Springs parks will reopen effective tomorrow:
Riverside Park - including one bandshell restroom.
Liles Hotel Plaza
Depot Park (except for the playground and restrooms to remain closed)
Bonita Springs Dog Park will re-open the large and small dog runs only. Medium dog run and playground will remain closed. No personal chairs will be permitted.
Island Park
Bay Park North
Beach Park North
Carpenter Lane Park
Oak Creek Preserve
Leitner Neighborhood Park
Kentucky St. Park
Windsor Preserve
Bonita Springs Community Park will reopen the following amenities:
Disc Golf Course
Tennis Courts
Baseball/Softball fields – no dugouts or bleachers, no organized nor league play, no more than 10 people per field
Community Park Baseball complex restrooms
City of Bonita Springs Parks reopened previously include:
Cullum’s Trail
River Park
Bonita Nature Place (except for the Learning Center and Bee house to remain closed)
Kayak Launches
Closures to Remain in effect until further notice:
All Playgrounds
Bonita Springs Recreation Center
Community Pool
Marni Soccer Fields
Bonita Springs Soccer Complex
Community Park Basketball/Futsal Pavilion
Restroom facilities attached to any closed facility
Liles Hotel building
Announcements about future openings will be forthcoming, check
www.cityofbonitasprings.org.
City leaders continue to monitor data and work with partners Lee County, Lee Health and the Florida Department of Health as it relates to the city’s phased-in approach to reopening more sites and resuming in-person services.
Recommended guidelines for the beaches and parks include:
All individuals, when in public, should maximize physical distance from others maintaining a minimum distance of 6 feet
Social settings of 10 people or more should be avoided where appropriate distancing may not be practical
Vulnerable individuals should continue to stay home
Practice proper handwashing techniques, especially after touching frequently used surfaces
Avoid touching your face
Sneeze or cough into a tissue or the inside of your elbow.
Stay calm, stay kind, and stay safe