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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Parks and Recreation
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4309 • www.duluthmn.gov
218-730-4309 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 3/17/2020
SUBJECT: Duluth Parks and Recreation COVID-19 Update: All Public Facilities Closed, Upcoming Meetings and Events Postponed
BY: Kate Van Daele, Public Information Officer
SUBJECT: Duluth Parks and Recreation COVID-19 Update: All Public Facilities Closed, Upcoming Meetings and Events Postponed
BY: Kate Van Daele, Public Information Officer
Duluth Parks and Recreation COVID-19 update: All Public Facilities Closed, Upcoming Meetings and Events Postponed
The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division’s priority is the health and well-being of our community, and to help slow the spread of coronavirus, all buildings and indoor programs are cancelled or postponed until further notice.
Cancellations and Closures
- All community centers and park buildings — Closed until further notice beginning March 17 (rental reservation refunds will be issued)
- All indoor Parks and Recreation programs, classes and lessons — Cancelled until further notice beginning March 17 (program refunds will be issued)
- Senior Centers: Evergreen, Morgan Park, Portman — Closed until further notice beginning March 17. Contact AEOA for senior meal information: 218-727-4321
- March 17th Public Golf Committee Meeting – Cancelled
- March 24th Cross City Trail construction public meeting – Postponed until further notice
- March 25th Piedmont Park public informational meeting – Postponed until further notice
What are we doing?
- Parks and Recreation is evaluating its planned outdoor programs to determine if they can be delivered in a COVID-safe way per the guidelines from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
- We are looking for ways to use our social media site to keep you engaged and active. Please watch for updates on our Parks and Recreation Facebook page
How can I stay informed?
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Visit the City of Duluth COVID-19 page duluthmn.gov/covid19/
- Watch our Facebook page for updates
- Visit Parks and Recreation Cancellations page duluthmn.gov/parks/cancellations
- Receive email updates by visiting duluthmn.gov/web-subscriptions, entering your email and selecting the “Parks and Recreation News Releases” topic in the “Press Releases” section.
We appreciate your understanding and your help to slow the spread of coronavirus. For the most up-to-date City of Duluth information, visit duluthmn.gov/covid19/
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