Woodridge Playgrounds Reopen As IL Enters Phase 4 During Pandemic

WOODRIDGE, IL — The Woodridge Park District announced the opening of several Village playgrounds as Illinois entered the next phase of its reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to the park district, the playgrounds at 63rd Street, Castaldo, Ide’s Grove East, Janes, Seven Bridges, Summerhill and Sunnydale Parks are now open.

The park district added that remaining area playgrounds will open later this week (weather permitting), and ask playground visitors to please follow these guidelines, which will also be posted at the playgrounds:

• No more than 50 people will be permitted at a playground at any given time.
• Maintain a social distance of at least 6 feet from others; face masks are encouraged when that distance can't be maintained.
• Do not play on the playground if you are sick.
• Equipment is not sanitized; "use at your own risk."

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The park district also said that playground drinking fountains and portable toilets are unavailable until further notice.

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More information and updates can be found via the Woodridge Park District.