BRACEBRIDGE PARK WARDENS PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING

BRACEBRIDGE — Play safe but keep your distance.

That’s the message Bracebridge park wardens will take to the beach starting July 6, as public parks and beaches open and a new norm settles in.

They say in a release Friday that following similar directives in other municipalities in Ontario, The Town of Bracebridge is redeploying some staff members to act as “Park Ambassadors” this summer.

They will visit identified parks and beaches to provide information and resources to the community.

And “promote and educate the public on physical distancing requirements” and other guidelines, including information from by-law enforcement, the province and health unit.

They will include providing education on sun and water safety, promoting physical activity through active play by sharing ideas of different games and activities that can be played outdoors with no equipment and within social distancing guidelines.

The staff will provide feedback and statistics to the town by observing, recording and reporting, ensuring COVID-19 signage and yellow caution tape is visible in parks and beaches and that this signage and markings are maintained as required by municipal parks directives.

“By having Park Ambassadors circulating throughout the community, we are helping to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our town,” said Mayor Graydon Smith.

“This is a unique way for the town to increase customer service and ensure that people have easy access to the information they need.”