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18 hours ago

There have been many questions regarding the decisions around closing the pools and canceling summer youth programs. Here at Appleton Parks and Recreation we live for the summer and love being able to serve our community, so this is NOT a decision that came without careful consideration. This decision came after months of challenging and honest discussions. Discussions that included:
~ Are we able to protect participants and staff from illness resulting from exposure to COVID-19?
~ Will reopening be consistent with local and state recommendations/guidelines?
“…the Department of Health Services (DHS) recommends that all public pools, splash pads, and water parks remain closed due to the spread of COVID-19.” bit.ly/2zIncPg
“At this time, the Department of Health Services (DHS) recommends that all youth sporting events planned for this spring and summer be postponed or canceled due to the spread of COVID-19.” bit.ly/2McB1rK
~ Shortages of staff for certain programs.
~ Physical distancing guidelines/level of understanding between adults vs. youth.
~ Gathering limitations/recommendations.
~ Cleaning/disinfecting guidelines.
~ Screening procedures for participants and staff.
~ Continued increases in COVID-19 numbers in our community.

Ultimately it came down to keeping our community and our staff safe. The staff will be working over the next couple months on some new/creative programming that will allow us to continue to engage with the community and provide an outlet many will be welcoming.

For a list of the programs that have been affected by these changes and details regarding refunds please visit our website: bit.ly/2yO9Y32 ... See MoreSee Less