Calgary 
As sunny skies are in the forecast for Southern Alberta, the City of Calgary has issued a set of guidelines for using City parks and pathways during COVID-19 state of emergency.
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City playgrounds remain closed, but Calgary parks and off-leash areas remain open for responsible public use. With more than 8,000 hectares of parks and green spaces, and 150 off-leash areas in Calgary, the city is reminding Calgarians that there’s plenty of space for everybody.
Parks staff and Bylaw Officers will be patrolling public spaces to educate visitors on using the spaces responsibly.
“Our City parks and greenspaces are an amazing resource for Calgarians right now. We want to keep them open and we can do that as long as we’re all being responsible,” says Kyle Ripley, Director of Parks. “Get outside, stay 6 feet away from others, and we’ll see you in our parks next weekend.”
Guidelines
- Observe physical distancing; leave at least six feet, or two meters, between yourself and others.
- Don’t drive to a park, including off leash areas. Congested parking lots increase the risk of spreading COVID-19.
- Walk yourself and your dog around your own community, and enjoy your neighbourhood parks, pathways and green spaces.
- If the park or pathway you go to is busy, leave and head to a less crowded area near you.
- All dogs (whether on or off leash) must be under control at all times. Don’t pet other people’s dogs. Don’t let anyone pet your dog. Don’t forget to clean up after your dog.
Backyard Firepits
- If you’re going to use your backyard fire pit, keep in mind you should still remain at least 2 metres/6 feet from those not in your household and no more than 15 people are allowed to gather at the same time.
- Under Community Standards Bylaw, firepits must not negatively impact your neighbour. Call 311 if smoke from a neighbour’s fire pit is bothering you. Fines for violations of these regulations range between $100 and $500.
