Here’s what you can and can’t do if you go outside in Hamilton this weekend
- Craig Clark
- 07 May 2020
Although the City of Hamilton still strongly recommends following the instructions from health officials to stay home, the allure of spring weather might seem too good to pass up for some residents.
But, the city is telling Hamiltonians to stay close to home and to keep a minimum distance of two metres from others if they choose to go outside for fresh air or exercise.
With the constantly changing bylaws and social distancing guidelines, it’s becoming confusing what residents can and can not do while outside. This becomes especially tricky with the gradual reopening of certain retail spaces including garden centres and nurseries.
The City of Hamilton shared some information on Twitter of what is still permitted while outside, but the list of not permitted activities is a little longer for the time being.
Please follow the advice of Public Health officials to stay home, but if you and your household members choose to go out for fresh air or exercise please stay close to home (i.e. don’t travel to a trail), keep a 2m distance from others and wash your hands when back home. #HamOnt pic.twitter.com/89xeK77Kx1
— City of Hamilton (@cityofhamilton) May 2, 2020
According to the Twitter post, it’s okay to walk and run in City of Hamilton parks and green spaces, walk your dog on a leash, and ride a bike in your neighbourhood.
However, the recommendation to stay close to home is to motivate people from seeking trails and other hikes. Many public spaces remain behind yellow tape with fines still in effect for those caught in violation of the recent social distancing regulations.
In Hamilton, all parks amenities continue to be closed including playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, and pavilions. Sports fields also continue to be closed as well as skate parks, dog parks, and parking lots connected to parks.
All Hamilton Conservation Authority walking trails and conservation areas also remain closed as well as the escarpment stairs, Waterfront Trail, and Albion Falls.
Golf courses are still closed even for walking despite landscaping and maintenance workers permitted to start preparing for the upcoming season.
It has been an overall positive week for Hamilton during the coronavirus pandemic. The Hamilton Spectator has reported the end to many outbreaks in the city. As of Thursday, there are 460 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the city, with 306 of those cases now considered resolved.
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