Updated September 6, 2022
Effective today masks will no longer be required for any Parks, Recreation & Forestry program participants, spectators or staff, regardless of age or location. This decision is to be consistent with our programming at all locations. We continue to follow CDC and local and state health department recommendations. To view our current community level visit: COVID-19: Wisconsin Summary Data | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Updated April 1, 2022
In our previous communication regarding Covid-19 and mask requirements, we stated that we would re-evaluate beginning April 4. The Parks & Recreation team still feels that masks, vaccinations, hand washing and sterilizing surfaces are best practices for keeping program participants safe. With vaccines not available to all ages, we want to continue to take a proactive approach when it comes to our recreation programming. See below for how we plan to handle this in the coming weeks.
- A mask is still required to be worn by all program staff, participants and spectators age 2 and older when at an indoor youth program, until further notice. When we re-evaluate, we will share any changes that are being made and will send out another notice at that time.
- All indoor adult fitness classes are now mask optional, however, participants are still encouraged to wear one.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure a safe environment at our programs and events. We appreciate your continued understanding of the difficult decisions involved in this pandemic.
Updated February 28, 2022
Dane County’s mask mandate is set to expire and Public Health Madison & Dane County will no longer require face coverings beginning March 1. Dane County is still considered a ‘high transmission’ area according to the DHS, https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/data.htm#summary. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be taking a phased approach as it pertains to indoor programming.
- A mask is still required to be worn by all program staff, participants and spectators age 2 and older when at an indoor youth program until at least April 3. At that time, staff will take into consideration many factors as a possible decision to making masks optional beginning April 4.
- All indoor adult fitness classes will continue to have a mask requirement until the end of this current session. Because of the large space that allows for distancing during small group fitness classes, beginning the week of March 21, masks will be optional in adult fitness classes, however, participants are still encouraged to wear one.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure a safe environment at our programs and events. We appreciate your continued understanding of the difficult decisions involved in this pandemic.
Updated February 1, 2022
In accordance with the Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) recent Face Covering Emergency Order #6, we will continue to require everyone age 2 and older to wear a mask or face covering for all indoor programming and facility rentals, and when visiting the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office for in person services until the current order expires on March 1, 2022. For the most up to date Dane County COVID-19 information visit publichealthmdc.com.
All other COVID-19 procedures listed below, will continue to be followed by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department.
All those participating in SPPRF programs shall adhere to the following guidelines:
- A mask is required by participants age 2 and older when participating in an indoor program. The mask must be worn prior to arriving at the program site.
- All participants should bring their own water bottle to the program
- Participants who experience any sudden on-set of symptoms of COVID-19 during a program will be sent home (if someone is sent home the program will be suspended for the day and deep cleaning of equipment will be done)
- If you or a member of your immediate family (those living with you) have been sick, please stay home for 14 days
If you or a member of your family have tested positive for COVID-19 please notify the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department immediately!
A full COVID-19 mitigation plan has been developed and approved by the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission. A copy of the plan can be requested by e-mailing rec@cityofsunpraire.com
Further communication regarding programs, services and facilities will be available on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/sunprairierec), our website (http://rec.cityofsunprairie.com) and will be communicated via e-mail through our RecPro registration system database.