Public play areas in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area will be re-opening from Saturday (May 4th) as a result of the lockdown easing, Sedgemoor District Council has confirmed.
The authority’s 52 children’s play areas across the district include outdoor gyms, ball courts and skate parks for residents to use.
“As from 4th July, these will be opened as quickly as possible,” confirmed the council’s Claire Faun this week.
“Clean Surroundings staff are working hard to get them ready after being shut for more than three months.”
“Grass and weeds are being cut, all playground equipment will be inspected carefully to make sure that it is safe to use and signage is being put in place.”
“We want children to enjoy the play areas, but would remind parents and people who use the equipment of some basic, common-sense guidelines to follow for safe use.”
Council’s safety advice for using public play areas:
- play equipment is used at the individual’s own risk
- all visitors should wash or sanitise their hands before entering the play area and again when leaving
- do not enter if the facility appears busy and avoid equipment already in use
- be considerate about the amount of time spent on the equipment, especially if there are others waiting
- for outdoor gym equipment, bring your own towel and hygiene products to wipe down equipment after use
- food or drink in the playground is not allowed; please eat your picnic in an area where social distancing rules can be followed
- take note of the public health messages about not touching faces, catching coughs and sneezing into a tissue
- follow the government’s guidelines about social distancing and hand washing as much as possible
- take your rubbish home or put it in a bin
