Lagos reopens recreational parks

 

The Lagos government on Sunday announced the reopening of two of its recreational parks for public use but stated that visitors must suits the prevailing COVID-19 protocols.

Lagos State Parks and Gardens (LASPARK) head Adetoun Popoola during a statement by the agency’s spokesperson Titilayo Ajirotutu disclosed the reopened recreational facilities are the Ndubisi Kanu Park in Alausa and therefore the Dr Abayomi Finnish Park in Oregun, Ikeja.

The Lagos government closed down all parks to contain the spread of the virus in March.

Popoola said the agency had made necessary arrangements and put in situ relevant safety protocols for the general public to go to the parks.

“Strict observance of COVID-19 guidelines including physical distancing, use of face masks, temperature checks and washing of hands with soap and running water is germane to reducing the danger of exposure to the virus,” Popoola said.

“It is additionally pertinent to say that children below five and adults above 65 years are advised to remain home to scale back their risk of infection.

“All play items and games which have high touch surfaces also will not be operational for now at the parks,” Popoola said.

The LASPARK boss said further that the occupancy limit of the parks had been restricted to 150 people for Ndubuisi Kanu Park and 100 people for Dr. Abayomi Finnih park to stop overcrowding.

She said that other public recreational parks in various parts of the state are still being assessed for reopening and guaranteed that the general public would be notified.