As Governor Hutchinson eases State-wide restrictions based on continuing decline in COVID-19 cases, the City of Siloam Springs will begin easing local restrictions and re-opening City facilities including parks.

When using trails and park lands, please follow the National Recreation and Park Association’s recommendations on social distancing minimums. https://www.nrpa.org/blog/keeping-a-safe-social-distance-in-parks-and-on-trails-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/    

There are a number of specific recommendations for advising the public to keep safe social distancing when in parks or on trails 

• Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to heading to trails — wash hands, carry hand sanitizer, do not use trails if you have symptoms, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, etc. 

• Observe at all times CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of six feet from other people. Practice it and know what it looks like. Keep it as you walk, bike or hike. 

• Please wear a mask when out on the trails and in park areas when you cannot practice social distancing.

• Warn other trail users of your presence and as you pass to allow proper distance and step off trails to allow others to pass, keeping minimum recommended distances at all times. Signal your presence with your voice, bell or horn. 

• Park amenities that include the likelihood of physical contact between participants, such as basketball courts, soccer and softball fields, will remain closed.

• Public restrooms are sanitized once daily.  Use at your own risk.  Use hand sanitizer or wash hands before and after use.

  Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department via phone 479-524-5779 or email parks@siloamsprings.com for additional information.