Ahead of tomorrow's reopening of playgrounds in Milton Keynes, The Parks Trust has issued guidance on how to keep your family safe.
There will be temporary posters added around all of The Parks Trust's playgrounds and outdoor gym equipment while permanent signage is being made. Families are being urged to follow the guidance to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus.
The restrictions and guidance are:
- All play areas and outdoor equipment should be used at your own risk. Please supervise children and others in your care.
- Research has found that Coronavirus can survive for several days on hard surfaces. However the risk is generally reduced (but not removed) as surfaces are exposed to UV light & rain.
- Follow the government’s social distancing guidelines and do not use the equipment if this cannot be maintained. In particular be aware of pieces of equipment where others may also be using them.
- Please remember to bring your own hand sanitiser with you and to sanitise your hands before and after using the equipment. Pay particular attention to ensure children remember to do this.
- Remember not to touch your face and to cough and sneeze into a tissue or arm.
- Refrain from consumption of food or drink on equipment or in playground areas.
- As always, remember to dispose of all litter, including any protective wear and take your litter home if no bin provided.
- If you or anyone in your household are showing any symptoms of Coronavirus, please do not use the equipment and follow the Government's advice to self-isolate.
Please note not all play areas and outdoor gym equipment in Milton Keynes’ parkland are owned by The Parks Trust, there are many pieces of equipment owned by Milton Keynes Council. The Parks Trust owns and manages equipment in these areas:
- Willen Lake
- Brooklands
- Broughton
- Monkston Park
- Howe Park Wood
- Kingsmead Hayton Way
- Oxley Park
- Stanton Low
- Lodge Lake
- Emerson Valley
- Fairfields
Source: The Parks Trust blogs
