Nature Treatment: How New York Parks Work During COVID-19 Outbreak

During a coronavirus outbreak in New York State, nature parks and walking trails remain open to visitors. However, you can go for a walk only on certain conditions. This was reported by authorities in New York.

Visitor Centers and State Historic Buildings are closed to public New Yorkers. About it management reported New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

In particular, the canceled and closed until further notice:

• all community programs and events;
• all enclosed spaces such as nature centers, visitor centers and historic buildings;
• all playing and sports grounds located in state parks.

At the same time, according to the source, parks and walking trails are available for visiting. The exception is specific routes, which are closed due to seasonality.

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To go for a walk New Yorkers must adhere to certain conditions:

• it should be a secluded outdoor recreation. This means that if you come to the park and see that a crowd is forming at the entrance, it is better to change plans. For example, choose another park to visit or return to this, but later or another day;
• Recreational activities in the fresh air are recommended to be replaced with non-contact ones: any surfaces in the parks are as dangerous as the last person who touched them;
• It is recommended that you avoid activities where you can be in close contact with other people.

At the time of quarantine, the authorities decided to cancel entrance tickets to the above-mentioned places. Therefore, you can get to all state parks, visit walking trails and the territory of historical monuments for free.

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