Health & Fitness

Burlington Reopens Most Public Recreation Areas

Playgrounds remain closed, but fields, the dog park, the tennis courts and more have reopened.

Dog park users are expected to continue to follow social distancing guidelines.
Dog park users are expected to continue to follow social distancing guidelines. (Shutterstock)

BURLINGTON, MA — Most of Burlington's public recreation spaces have reopened, as of Monday. Fields, the dog park and park restrooms reopened Monday.

Playgrounds remain closed. Walking parks and trails, the disc golf course, the community garden and tennis and pickleball courts had already reopened.

Residents are asked to continue to take measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. They should not share equipment or tools, should maintain social distancing, limit group sizes and practice good hygiene. Organized and pick-up games at the fields are prohibited.

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Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.


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