Prairie Point Park Splash Pad To Open Monday With COVID-19 Rules

OSWEGO, IL — The splash pad at Prairie Point Park will open Monday as the state moves to Phase 4 of the governor's reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Civic Center Aquatic Park however will remain closed for the season, said Oswegoland Park District Executive Director Richard Zielke.

The popular splash pad at 4120 Plainfield Road had remained closed pending guidance from the state. The district announced on social media Thursday that it will allow a maximum of 50 patrons at any given time and social distancing needs to be practiced.

Staff members will be present to monitor capacity and sanitize equipment between splash times. Everyone must exit during breaks for facility cleaning/disinfecting.

Daily General Public Splash Times:

• 10–11:45 a.m.
• Noon –1:45 p.m.
• 2–3:45 p.m.
• 4–5:45 p.m.
• 6–7:45 p.m.

For the "Revitalization" phase, the Illinois Department of Public Health has special directives for swimming pools, water parks, splash pads and beaches.

• Swimming facilities can open to a maximum 50 percent capacity.
• Operators, employees, and customers should wear face coverings when not engaged in swimming activities.
• Operators, employees, and customers should frequently wash their hands or use hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Operators, employees, and customers should adhere to social distancing where applicable.
• Operators should make employee and customer temperature checks required upon entry to the facility, and at mid-shift screen employees to ensure the absence of COVID-19 symptoms. If an employee becomes infected with COVID-19, they should remain isolated at home for a minimum of 10 days after symptom onset.
• If a customer is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, they should leave the facility.

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