Sports
Richmond closes more outdoor facilities
By Hannah Scott, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Published 1:42 PDT, Mon March 23, 2020
Last Updated: 1:40 PDT, Tue April 14, 2020
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Richmond has closed outdoor amenities as of yesterday (March 22) to help control the spread of COVID-19.
Newly closed amenities include the following:
• Sports fields
• Tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• Volleyball courts
• Skate parks
• Bike parks
• Lacrosse boxes
• West Richmond outdoor fitness area
Playgrounds on city and school district property were closed last week, in addition to all community facilities.
The city continues to offer services and can be reached via phone or email. Those who wish to ask questions at city council meetings can submit them in advance and watch the meeting via live streaming.
For Richmond’s COVID-19 website, visit https://www.richmond.ca/safety/COVID-19.htm.