[Summit] Fwd: Parks closed

[Christopher Buecheler]

I assume if I'm not supposed to run on the Blackstone Blvd path anymore,
I'm not really supposed to run on its sidewalks or bike lane, either,
correct? Or are they just restricting the path itself? I run at 8 in the
morning and have had no trouble staying well more than six feet away from
the few people who are out at that time, but I'd like to be in compliance
with whatever the current regulations are. Should I stop running entirely?

Not to be contrarian, here, but this edict kind of feels to me like it's
just going to cram more people onto surface streets with tight sidewalks.
They're going to need to issue a full shelter-in-place order if they want
people not to leave their yards.

-Chris
(seriously, though, if anyone has guidance on the running thing, I'd like
to hear about it)


On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 5:33 PM Ethan Gyles <ethangy at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi neighbors,
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> Passing this along from Parks Director Wendy Nilsson (with regret). Stay
> safe, all.
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> Ethan
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> From: Nilsson, Wendy <Wnilsson at providenceri.gov>
> Date: Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 3:19 PM
> Subject: Parks closed
> To: Nilsson, Wendy <Wnilsson at providenceri.gov>
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> Dear Park Friends,
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> I hope this email finds you all well and safe. As many of you know by now,
> as of 12:00PM today, April 7, all Providence parks, green spaces, dog
> parks, sports fields and courts and off-road trails-- including Roger
> Williams Park, North Burial Ground, Blackstone Boulevard and Pleasant
> Valley Parkway—are closed for pedestrian and recreational use until May 1.
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> I know that this may seem like an extreme measure, but after a weekend of
> enforcement followed by increasingly warmer weather, these additional
> restrictions have been put in place to prevent further community spread of
> COVID-19.
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> I have requested further guidance on the status of Community Gardens and
> will pass along any updates I receive.
>
> Grateful for your partnership and all you do for our parks!
>
> Wendy
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