City of West Des Moines issued the following announcement on Nov. 12.
Due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in Polk and Dallas Counties, City officials are closing certain parks and recreation facilities and canceling all indoor recreation programs, events and rentals from November 16 – December 2.
Officials will reevaluate closures and cancellations during the week of November 23 to determine whether they need to be extended beyond December 2.
Recreation Programs/Events (Indoor) – All indoor events and programs will be cancelled from 11/16 - 12/2. Pro-rated refunds will be given to those already registered. Entire sessions will be cancelled for those programs extending past 12/2.
Recreation Programs/Events (Outdoor) – Winter's Eve at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater is still planned to take place on 11/30. With over 100 people pre-registered, masks will be required for all attendees over the age of 2 years per Governor Kim Reynold’s Proclamation issued on November 10, 2020. Modifications to the original program may be needed.
Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge – Will be closed to all walk-in traffic on 11/16. All rentals will be cancelled from 11/16 - 12/2, and full refunds will be given. Dog Park & Archery Facility permits may be purchased by phone by calling the Nature Lodge at (515) 222-3424 or by visiting City Hall, which remains open to the public. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Valley Junction Activity Center – Public restrooms will remain open, but the activity center will be closed to all other walk-in traffic on 11/16. All rentals will be cancelled from 11/16 - 12/2, and full refunds will be given. Public restrooms will be open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday and the day after Thanksgiving, plus Thursday evenings for Jingle in the Junction.
Parks and Trails – All parks and trails remain open to the public.
For more information, visit the Parks and Recreation section of the City's website.
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