The pandemic has taught us how at times, we take for granted those little escapades to the parks or to the many types of playground. What simply was ordinary and a daily mundane, seems to be a very rare occurrence now as going to the playground nowadays require a thorough health assessment and risk management for parents and their kids.
In these times, playground tips are planned, timed and given a weight of thought. In planning your playground trips, the British Columbia Centre for Disease and Control has health and safety guidelines for parents and playground managers that they can use as a template.
Stay Home if You or Your Child Feels Sick or Has Symptoms
- Before you go to the playground, ask your child if they feel sick. If you or your child feel sick or have any symptoms of COVID-19, stay at home
Know Before you Go
- Check if the playground, and its bathrooms or change rooms are open
- Review any park-specific notices from your city or region
- While at the playground, your children must be supervised at all times
- Remember that playground equipment won’t be cleaned and sanitized regularly
Bring Some Things with You
- Hand sanitizer, wipes, water and paper towels
- Your own toys and sports equipment
- Drinking water
- Hats, sunscreen or clothing for sun protection
Follow the Playground’s Signs for Physical Distancing; Avoid Large Gatherings
- If the playground is busy, come back when there are fewer people
- Adults and teenagers should stay 2 metres (6 feet) away from others
- Children are less likely to get sick from COVID-19 so focus on avoiding direct physical contact with other children; this is more important than keeping them 2 metres apart
- Be patient when parking and maintain physical distancing when entering and leaving the park
Reduce Touching and Sharing Outside of your Household
- Try to minimize your child’s direct physical contact with people outside of your household
- Ask your child cough and sneeze into their elbows or a tissue
- Encourage your child to keep their hands away from their eyes, nose and mouth
- Don’t share toys, bikes or food with people outside of your household `Keep your pets away from others; do not pet other peoples’ animals
Wash Hands Often
- Wash hands often, especially:
- Before and after touching play equipment or shared areas
- Before and after eating or drinking; try to eat before playing on the playground
- Before leaving the playground and as soon as you get home
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