17 July 2020 Following updated government guidance and our own risk assessments and maintenance checks the play and exercise equipment at Colchester Road, the Millennium Green and the Recreation Ground are now open; with the exception of the rope swing where repairs are needed. Please read and comply with the notices displayed near the equipment and reproduced below. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAFETY OF THE EQUIPMENT IS CHECKED REGULARLY BUT IT IS NOT CLEANED OR SANITISED.
'Play Park Open from 17th July, 2020 Scientific advice suggests that the COVID-19 virus can survive for up to several days on some hard surfaces. The risks are reduced when outdoors, where surfaces may be subject to UV light and/or rain. Whilst all possible practical measures have been put in place the user of this equipment does so at their own choice and risk Maintain a 2m distance between yourself and others Sanitise your hands before, during and after using the park, especially after touching play equipment and the access gates Wash your hands thoroughly when you get home
If the play area is busy, please wait or come back at another time No food or drink. Please either use bins provided or take your litter home with you Please be patient and kind We all deserve to play safely '
' Fitness Equipment Open from 17th July, 2020 Scientific advice suggests that the COVID-19 virus can survive for up to several days on some hard surfaces. The risks are reduced when outdoors, where surfaces may be subject to UV light and/or rain. Whilst all possible practical measures have been put in place the user of this equipment does so at their own choice and risk Maintain a 2m distance between yourself and others Sanitise your hands before, during and after using the equipment, please wipe down equipment after use Wash your hands thoroughly when you get home
If the equipment is busy, please wait or come back at another time No food or drink. Please either use bins provided or take your litter home with you Please be patient and kind We all deserve to workout safely '
