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Updated June 11, 2020 City Parks Following the direction of the California Governor, the Porterville City Council authorized the re-opening of the Porterville Golf Course, OHV Park, tennis courts and dog park at their May 5 Council Meeting. The facilities will have new saftey guidelines in place to allow for social distancing and safe recreation practices during the pandemic. All picnic pavilions, basketball courts, playgrounds, and skate park remain closed. The public is still allowed in the parks, but must not gather in groups larger than 10 and people must practice safe social distancing. Restrooms will remain open. City Facilities
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March 12, 2020 CORONAVIRUS NOTICE FROM PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES With the announcement that Tulare County has had its first confirmed case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and under the guidance of state and local health authorities, all non-essential services provided by Porterville Parks & Leisure will be suspended until further notice. This includes recreation activities, special events, and sports leagues that were scheduled to occur during the month of March. Porterville Parks & Leisure will continue to be in regular contact with health officials, including the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), concerning the appropriate practices and will review future programs that might be impacted as more information becomes available. While this decision comes with an abundance of caution, we take the health and safety of our community very seriously. Our staff will communicate with current sports league participants and all those scheduled to participate in upcoming community events for plans of the next steps. Refunds for special event wristbands for the Fishing Derby and the Kids Fest will be provided on an ongoing basis by visiting our office at 15 E. Thurman Ave. Please see below for a list of revised or suspended activities. If you have specific questions, please contact our office at (559) 791-7695 or email parks_leisure@ci.porterville.ca.us. As a reminder, the City of Porterville and CDPH professionals are encouraging all community members to continue the practice of every day, common sense, preventative actions which include:
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