Clark County to Open Two Water Parks June 29 With COVID-19 Safety Guidelines in Place
June 26, 2020
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County Commission: Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Chairman Lawrence Weekly, Vice Chairman Larry Brown James B. Gibson Justin Jones Michael Naft Tick Segerblom Yolanda King, County Manager |
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| For Immediate Release Friday, June 26, 2020 | ||||
Clark County to Open Two Water Parks June 29 With COVID-19 Safety Guidelines in Place
Clark County Parks & Recreation will begin opening a limited number of pools on Monday, June 29, for open swim starting with the outdoor water parks at Desert Breeze and Hollywood recreation centers. Due to health and safety guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19, visitor capacity will be 50 people at each pool and reservations will be required for each session. Face coverings and social distancing measures also will be required.
“As we welcome our residents back to our pools and aquatic facilities on a limited basis, we ask for the public’s cooperation in adhering to the guidelines all of us are being asked to follow to help limit the spread of the virus,” said Clark County Commission Chairman Marilyn Kirkpatrick. “Our goal is to be safe so we can open up as much as possible. We encourage everyone to work together for the safety of our community.”
Pool hours starting Monday, June 29
- Desert Breeze Water Park at 8275 Spring Mountain Road – noon to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p. m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Hollywood Water Park at 1550 S. Hollywood Boulevard – noon. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Reservations for swim sessions can be made online through the Parks and Recreation Department’s website at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov or in person at the facilities. Walk-ins may be available as capacity allows. The facilities will be closed for an hour each day between sessions for cleaning. Safety guidelines at County facilities are consistent with directives issued by the governor as part of the state’s Phase 2 reopening plan available at www.nvhealthresponse.gov. Patrons will be asked to follow these rules:
- Please arrive and depart in swimming attire as only rinse-off showers will be available.
- Please do not arrive more than five minutes prior to your reservation time and be prepared to leave promptly when your reservation time is over.
- Lounge chairs will not be available, please feel free to bring your own seating.
- Face coverings are required in all public areas except when in the water.
- Households should remain 6 feet apart on both the pool deck and in the water.
- Manufactured swimwear must be worn by all persons entering the water.
- Lockers will not be available and all personal belongs must be placed on the pool deck.
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Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 13th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to more than 2.3 million citizens and 45.6 million visitors a year (2019). Included are the nation’s 9th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.
