Premier Scott Moe has announced that outdoor playgrounds and beaches will join Phase Three of the province’s Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, starting June 12.
Guidelines for the reopening of outdoor playgrounds will include compliance with public gathering restrictions, practising proper hygiene, no sharing of toys or equipment between groups and the understanding that everyone attending must follow the province’s public health orders.
The guidelines also said people not from the same household or extended household should remain at least two metres apart at all times and limit gatherings with other people when entering and leaving the park.
Additionally, mask use is not required but the province said non-medical masks are an additional measure the public can take.
The guidelines set out for the reopening of beaches are in line with the outdoor playgrounds with the additions of bringing your own picnic table covers, cleaning and hand hygiene supplies and other personal items.
Additionally, outdoor shower facilities are permitted but indoor shower and change facilities will remain closed. The province also said there will be no beach events permitted until further notice.
“Hopefully it’s a great weekend so that families can enjoy some time at the beach or some time at the playground,” said Moe.
