The City of Roseburg has closed all playgrounds, sports fields and courts until further notice.
A City update said the change was made in compliance with this week’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” Executive Order from Oregon Governor Kate Brown. City parks, with the exception of Sunshine Park, are still open to the public for individuals and families, but group gatherings are prohibited.
These areas are closed until further notice:
*Playgrounds
*Tennis courts
*Basketball courts
*Volleyball courts
*Roseburg Skate Park
*Sunshine Park
City Manager Nikki Messenger said “the current order does not require us to close all of the parks”. She said people can still go for walks, bike, run, and do other forms of passive recreation in most of the parks. Messenger said proper social distancing needs to be observed, and people must avoid gathering in groups, otherwise they can still enjoy the park system.
The one exception is Sunshine Park, which is closed until further notice. Messenger said given that its primarily a sports complex, “we have decided to focus our limited resources on parks that are located in neighborhoods or have large open spaces that facilitate social distancing”.
For more information go to www.cityofroseburg.org.