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Washington State has a more measured approach, the Governor has told people they can still go outside for walks, just stay apart. A lot of hiking trails did ge

Washington State has a more measured approach, the Governor has told people they can still go outside for walks, just stay apart. A lot of hiking trails did get shut down after people crowded them, parking lots were overflowing when people were supposed to be social distancing, so that didn't go well. But the majority of city parks and trails are still open, only the children's playgrounds are closed.

mark-r 7y ago
I live close to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, which ordinarily is a good place to get out into nature and wouldn't be hard to follow social distancing rules. But it's owned and run by the University of Minnesota, and the Governor ordered the university closed. They won't even let you walk into the place anymore.
williamstein 7y ago
I also live in WA. Many parks (except playgrounds) are officially opened, but the parking lots are mostly closed. See [1] for: > "Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office announced Thursday that the city will allow major parks to remain open through the weekend [...] Parking lots at larger parks will remain closed, and additional rules are in place for Green Lake, Seward Park, Alki Beach, and Golden Gardens such as no fire pits or picnics, no gatherings or beach activities, and loop trails remain open to pedestrian use only. You'll also notice new signage at Seattle parks about social distancing and the #KeepItMoving initiative. Seattle Parks and Recreation will also be deploying 60 new "Social Distancing Ambassadors" at major parks who will remind people to socially distance." I've gone to some parks to walk my dog, and you have to park in the surrounding neighborhood instead of the big parking lot at the park, which puts additional strain on the community. It's kind of weird, but entirely legal and within the established rules. The weather in Seattle is ridiculously nice right now. I'm going to go skateboarding this afternoon, somewhere that won't be filled with sand by self-righteous assholes. [1] https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/washington-state-seattle-coronavirus-updates-real-time/281-bb8c2867-a50e-4476-8564-d35fa4502895 https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/washin...
chrismcb 7y ago
King county has closed all the county parks, which include the Burke gilman trail. Of course that hasn't stopped people.

mark-r 7y ago

I live close to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, which ordinarily is a good place to get out into nature and wouldn't be hard to follow social distancing rules. But it's owned and run by the University of Minnesota, and the Governor ordered the university closed. They won't even let you walk into the place anymore.

williamstein 7y ago

I also live in WA. Many parks (except playgrounds) are officially opened, but the parking lots are mostly closed. See [1] for: > "Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office announced Thursday that the city will allow major parks to remain open through the weekend [...] Parking lots at larger parks will remain closed, and additional rules are in place for Green Lake, Seward Park, Alki Beach, and Golden Gardens such as no fire pits or picnics, no gatherings or beach activities, and loop trails remain open to pedestrian use only. You'll also notice new signage at Seattle parks about social distancing and the #KeepItMoving initiative. Seattle Parks and Recreation will also be deploying 60 new "Social Distancing Ambassadors" at major parks who will remind people to socially distance." I've gone to some parks to walk my dog, and you have to park in the surrounding neighborhood instead of the big parking lot at the park, which puts additional strain on the community. It's kind of weird, but entirely legal and within the established rules. The weather in Seattle is ridiculously nice right now. I'm going to go skateboarding this afternoon, somewhere that won't be filled with sand by self-righteous assholes. [1] https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/washington-state-seattle-coronavirus-updates-real-time/281-bb8c2867-a50e-4476-8564-d35fa4502895 https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/washin...

chrismcb 7y ago

King county has closed all the county parks, which include the Burke gilman trail. Of course that hasn't stopped people.