BREAKING NEWS: PALM BEACH COUNTY RECREATION FACILITIES TO RE-OPEN (DOES NOT APPLY TO PUBLIC POOLS)

WHILE ADHERING TO CDC DISTANCING GUIDELINES. This was in an email from County Vice Mayor Weinroth.

Click here for link to Executive Order No. 5

It is important to read the entire document found at the above link. For example, here are the special requirements for community pools:

Community Pools:

Guidelines, including all social distancing guidelines, are adhered to. In addition

the following restrictions shall apply:

B. Community pools shall reopen provided that CDC guidelines are maintained.

1. Pool capacity shall be limited to ensure that social distancing in

accordance with CDC Guidelines is maintained at all times.

2. Locker room and shower facilities shall remain closed. Restrooms

shall be cleaned and disinfected regularly throughout the day. Soap

and water or hand sanitizer and/or disinfectant wipes shall be provided

in each restroom.

3. Pool deck seating or lounging shall be restricted to ensure social

distancing in accordance with CDC Guidelines.

4. One or more facility staff or management must be present at each

facility location to monitor and ensure compliance with the restrictions

within this order.

Also note it does not open "beach parks."

Section 7. Public Parks and Natural Areas. All public county and municipal parks, and natural areas, with the exception of beach parks, in Palm Beach County shall reopen as set forth in Attachment 4 entitled “Public Parks and Natural Areas Reopening Guidelines.”