Public Service Announcement
Kinsmen Park Re-Opening for Summer Season
Information for the Public
Release Date: May 19, 2021
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is closely monitoring information related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). As the Province is currently under Alert Level 2, the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Department of Community Services and Recreation is pleased to inform the community that it will re-open Kinsmen Park effective Thursday, May 20, 2021. Hours of operation (subject to change) will be 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
Our first objective is to ensure that the Town is following all recommended public health guidelines to reduce the risk of Covid-19. Therefore, we ask that parents & guardians monitor their children’s activity at playgrounds.
Staff will be as proactive as possible with the disinfection of playground equipment. We ask all users to practice Physical Distancing as much as possible and wash hands frequently or use hand sanitizer as often as possible.
Furthermore, all Municipal Playgrounds are open and include the following locations:
- SPRUCE PARK PLAYGROUND
- LAURIER LOOP PLAYGROUND
- STEVES PLAYGROUND
- ROBERTS ROAD PLAYGROUND
- FORD STREET PLAYGROUND
- PERRAULT PLACE PLAYGROUND
In consultation with officials at Labrador Grenfell Health and guidance released by the Provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health, the 12th Council of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Management and Staff will continue to monitor updates relating to the pandemic and update residents regularly.
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay strongly recommends that residents and businesses continue to utilize a cautious approach and exercise recommended practices to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19.