[Summit] Fwd: Parks closed

[Joe]

when I run, I have just been avoiding crowded streets, sticking to the side
streets and those less used

On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 8:25 PM Christopher Buecheler <cwbuecheler at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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,
>>
>> Passing this along from Parks Director Wendy Nilsson (with regret). Stay
>> safe, all.
>>
>> Ethan
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>> 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>
>>
>>
>> Dear Park Friends,
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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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