Monday March 23, 2020
by Mary Brooke ~ West Shore Voice News
Effective immediately today March 23, to help stop the spread of COVID-19, West Shore Parks & Recreation Society (WSPRS) is closing all of its outdoor facilities.
That includes playing fields, golf course, tennis, volleyball, basketball courts, velodrome, lawn bowling, BMX track as well as the outdoor lacrosse box and picnic shelter. The closure also includes both upper and lower park playgrounds.
WSPRS strongly recommends that the public follow appropriate protocols outlined by the Provincial Health Officer, including:
Wash your hands frequently
Follow coughing and sneezing guidelines
Follow social distancing guidelines
The decision to temporarily close WSPRS outdoor facilities was made out of an abundance of caution, in response to public concerns that some playground users are not practicing social distancing as directed by B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer.
We appreciate your ongoing patience and understanding as we take measures to keep everyone safe.
WSPRS response to COVID-19 is also posted on the
www.westshorerecreation.ca website.
EDITOR’s NOTES: ========
West Shore Parks & Recreation (as owned by the municipalities of Langford, Colwood, Highlands, View Royal and Metchosin) operates under Society status, as West Shore Parks & Recreation Society. The board has been conducting business for almost two years now with each municipality being represented by the Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) of the five owner municipalities.