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Back to SearchUnveils gradual, safe plan for reopening
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has released its plan to welcome residents back to City facilities and programs over the coming months.
Following the province’s three-step Roadmap to Reopening, the City will take a gradual, safe approach to reopening. While some facilities are expected to reopen in the summer, we are aiming to reopen the majority of our facilities and programs beginning in September through the fall. Health and safety measures will be in place to help protect our staff and the community.
Richmond Hill’s Gradual Reopening Plan
In addition to the parks, trails and outdoor amenities that are already open, residents can expect the following:
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | September |
|---|---|---|---|
Summer Camps (in-person and virtual) starting July 5 | Theatre for live streaming permits | 2 pools for recreational swimming | Gradual opening of all indoor recreation facilities and programs through fall |
Virtual summer programs starting July 5 | Heritage Centre for outdoor activities | 2-4 ice pads for permits | Main Municipal Offices for in-person services |
Outdoor in-person fitness classes starting July 5
| Sports fields/courts for permits (league play) | 2 community centres for drop-in programs | Council meetings open to public |
| Sports fields/courts for permits (training only, limited capacity) | Eyer Homestead Ropes Challenge Course for permits | Heritage Centre for museum tours | Operations Centre for in-person services and hearings |
| Waste bin online sales with home delivery starting June 21 | David Dunlap Observatory for programs/tours | ||
| Theatre if capacity limits/regulations allow |
*Plans and timing subject to change based on provincial direction and health and safety guidelines.
With many City staff redeployed to support the local vaccination clinic, as well as parks operations, this gradual approach is necessary to allow us time for staffing, training and to prepare facilities, such as pools and arenas to reopen safely.
With each step, we will work as quickly as possible to reopen planned facilities. Due to the uncertainty of timing and the release of new health and safety guidelines, we thank residents in advance for their patience as we work to get services and amenities fully up and running.
Until the main Municipal Offices and Operations Centre re-open to the public in September, residents can continue to access many City services online, by phone or by appointment.
Updates and information on the City’s response to COVID-19, including a complete list of what’s open and closed, is available online at RichmondHill.ca/COVID19.
MEDIA CONTACT
Ash O’Malley, Communications Advisor, ash.omalley@richmondhill.ca