Star Staff Reports
NASHVILLE — Governor Lee announced Monday that most state parks will reopen Friday.
The parks will reopen April 24 for ‘day-use only’.
“We are eager to serve once again but we urge Tennesseans to continue to practice physical distancing when visiting parks,” Jim Bryson, deputy commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, said. “We have implemented policies designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and we will monitor all aspects of the issue to ensure safety among visitors and our staff.”
The parks ask that when visiting any Tennessee State Park to abide by the following:
–
Stay at home if you are sick or do not feel well.
– Maintain at
least six feet of distance between you and other visitors.
– Visit
parks that are only a short distance from your home.
– Consider
visiting earlier in the day so you can adjust plans if a park is
full. Tennessee State Parks may limit access to certain parks or
areas if capacity is reached.
– Plan ahead. Many Tennessee State
Parks buildings will be closed. – – — Plan to bring your own snacks,
water and hand sanitizer.
– Prepare for limited or no bathroom
access. Some restrooms remain open, but many will not.
– Consider
bringing a mask and wearing it when around other people.
– Carry
your trash with you or dispose of it in the appropriate containers to
help keep our cleaning staff safe and our parks litter-free.
