HELP TO KEEP YOUR PARK OPEN & SAFE

From Thursday 5 November 2020 England went into a Covid-19 lockdown, but our parks and green spaces will stay open, they are crucial for exercise and mental wellbeing. To stop the spread of COVID-19, a new "rule of two" applies to parks and open spaces.

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Social distancing guidance is two metres or 6 foot, where it is not possible to stay 2m apart, please try to remain at least 1m apart with extra precautions such as wearing a face covering.

For the new "rule of 2" you can exercise or meet in a public, outdoor space with people you live with, your support bubble,or as part of a childcare bubble, or with one other person [children under 5 and disabled people dependent on round the clock care are not counted on the 2 person limit].  This time, unlimited exercise is allowed.

• The children's playground is OPEN, but please ensure good hygiene, cleansing hands regularly and avoid face touching.

• Outdoor gym equipment will NOT BE OPEN and will be fenced off. Ref: The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 state part 2, point 24 states that Councils/ Clubs must close: ‘Outdoor sports centres or amenities, including water sports, stables, shooting and archery venues, golf courses, driving ranges, outdoor gyms, outdoor swimming pools, water parks and aquaparks.’

• The table tennis tables will NOT BE OPEN and will be fenced off

• The hoops on the basketball hardstanding have been removed

• The park's tennis courts and Astroturf will NOT BE OPEN

• The adult and children's toilets will be OPEN.

• Park benches will not be taped off this time and may be sat on, but with social distancing.

• Youth and adult grass roots football - fixtures, coaching and training - is NOT PERMITTED.

• School sport is exempted, but can only take place within the school setting during the lockdown.

• To stay safe, please remember that social distancing is essential

• Please help to keep the park tidy, no BBQs and dont hang exercise bands off tree branches.

 

For further information about Lambeth Council's Covid-19 information, please click here.

For further information about the Mayor of London's Covid-19 advice click here.