Bolingbrook Playgrounds To Remain Closed During Phase 3

BOLINGBROOK, IL — The Bolingbrook Park District announced Thursday in a social media post that the playgrounds will remain closed in adherence of the Phase 3 protocols of the governor's Restore Illinois plan.

The post said that park officials carefully and thoroughly reviewed the Phase 3 protocols of the plan and while they want to allow kids to play on the beautiful playgrounds and "hear their laughter and shouts of joy," for the continued health and safety of the community, the district will abide by the protocols.

"Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this difficult time for our community," the Facebook post stated. "If these plans adjust to allow for playgrounds to open, we will happily and gratefully comply."

According to the park district website, it has made the appropriate changes to operations in accordance with the "Recovery" phase.

• Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park: Phase 3 allows for lap swimming only on a limited basis. Pelican Harbor will have reservations available for lap swimming starting June 20. Reservation can be made here. All other amenities of the aquatic park will remain closed. As of Friday, there has been no further direction or guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health concerning the safe operation of opening the aquatic park.
• Sport Courts (Basketball, Volleyball, Roller Hockey, Racquetball, Wallyball): Sport courts remain closed during this current phase.
• Tennis/Pickleball Courts: Courts are open for singles play only (one person on each side of the court). Doubles play is not permitted during this current phase.
• Sports Fields: Sports fields are available for use but must be limited to 10 individuals. Social distancing guidelines must be followed. Groups must remain 30 feet apart. No organized games.
• Skate Parks: All skate parks are open. Social distancing guidelines must be followed.