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Outdoor Recreation, Parks, Playgrounds and Trailhead Information

Should I wear a mask when participating in outdoor recreation or exercise?
On April 17, Marin County Public Health announced a public health order requiring the use of face coverings when completing essential activities. This order, which remains in effect, requires most individuals to wear a face covering when they are interacting with others who are not members of their household in public and private spaces. Any child aged two years or less must not wear a face covering because of the risk of suffocation.

You do not need to wear a face covering while you are exercising outdoors by yourself, but you must keep one with you at all times to put on when you see someone approaching and ensure your nose and mouth are securely covered by the time you get within six feet of them. Each person engaged in such activity must comply with Social Distancing Requirements including maintaining at least six feet of separation from all other people to the greatest extent possible. 

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December 9, 2020

Marin County Public Health has announced a Stay-Home Order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. If you plan to use parks and outdoor space in upcoming days, please make sure you know the new rules so you may stay in compliance.

Effective at noon on Tuesday, December 8, 2020:

Closed:

• Indoor playgrounds

Open:

• Mill Valley fields 
• Trails and trailhead parking 
• Skate Park, Boyle Park Tennis Courts and the Mill Valley Golf Course
• Outdoor Playgrounds*
• Public picnic tables and benches
• Public parking lots
• Public restrooms in City Parks

* Playgrounds may remain open to facilitate physically distanced personal health and wellness through outdoor exercise. Playgrounds located on schools that remain open for in-person instruction, and not accessible by the general public, may remain open and must follow guidance for schools and school-based programs (PDF).

When using public spaces:

• You are required to bring a face covering and wear it when you cannot be more than 6 feet from people you do not share a household with
• Continue to physically distance from people you do not share a household with
• Park only in legal parking spaces. Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and/or towed.
• Leave no trace - keep our parks, trails and trailheads clean and free of trash!

Visitors to outdoor recreational facilities must comply with the following requirements:

• Face masks over the mouth and nose are required for everyone 2 years of age or older with caregiver supervision at all times to ensure face mask use.
• Do not use the facility when different households are unable to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet.
• Adults and children from different households must stay at least 6 feet apart.
• Consider coming on different times or days to avoid wait times and potential crowded times.
• No eating or drinking to ensure face masks are worn at all times.
• Wash or sanitize hands before and after.
• Elderly and persons with underlying medical conditions should avoid facilities when others are present.
• Keep visits short to avoid exposure to others not in your household.