MRPA Updates Related to COVID-19

MRPA Members: Minnesota Recreation and Park Association is here to support and serve members, and perhaps even more so during challenging times like we’re now facing. As we continue to work to identify ways to help and be of service to members, we offer the following resources and communication connections. For details or MRPA online meeting invitations with log-in information, please check your email inbox for a MRPA message.

Resources

Governor Walz issued Executive Order 21-11 on March 12, 2021. There are facets of our parks and recreation offerings included in this executive order, including but not limited to:  

·     Wedding venues – page 7
·     Outdoor recreational activity – page 7 and see note below
·     Public pools – click here
·     Indoor gymnasiums, fitness centers, recreation centers – page 12
·     Indoor performance venues – page 13
·     Outdoor recreational facilities – page 14 and see note below
·     Youth programs – page 18
·     Youth sports – pages 19
·     Adult sports – page 20

Click here to download executive order 21-11. Click here for a guidance overview web page

Additionally the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has updated the Outdoor Recreation and Facilities Guidelines, and Camping Guidelines, to reflect EO 21-11. 

Click here for guidance from the CDC on summer day camps, as well as overnight camps (posted April 24, 2021).

Other Helpful Documents

COVID-19 Outdoor Recreation, Facilities and Public Guidelines for Minnesota (state.mn.us)

COVID-19 Youth and Adult Sports under Executive Order 20-103 (state.mn.us)

COVID-19 Public Pools under Executive Order 20-103 (state.mn.us)

COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Youth and Student Programs (state.mn.us)

EO 20-103 Final Signed and Filed_tcm1055-458627.pdf (mn.gov)

Guidance for Vehicle Gatherings, Parades, and Drive-ins (state.mn.us)

Playground Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs (state.mn.us)

CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces

CDC Guidance for Administrators for Parks and Recreation

State of Minnesota’s New Online Dashboard

Minnesota Department of Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Recreation and Park Association

World Health Organization’s Update

Weekly Conference Calls
MRPA hosted weekly conference calls for professional members from March through June. These calls will resume as needed. Watch your email inbox for call-in and video call instructions.

Social Media
MRPA professional members may connect with one another via a new social media offering called MRPA Connections. Visit the MRPA Facebook page for more information.

Connecting Communities to Nature
Most parks and recreation facilities are closed, but parks and trails remain open. Minnesota Children and Nature Connection’s website includes helpful resources.

Google Document Remains Open
MRPA has created a Google document for professional members to share information.

MRPA is concerned about the health and safety of all members and partners. Like you, we learn more daily about the impact this situation has on everyone. We’ll hope for healthier days ahead for all.