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Effective Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., the government is enhancing the province-wide Stay-at-Home order requiring everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services (including getting vaccinated), for outdoor exercise, or for work that cannot be done remotely.
The COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open, is paused while the Stay at Home Order is in effect.
Emergency regulations have been put in place both provincially and municipally to help slow the spread of COVID-19. This includes regulations for physical distancing, new restrictive gathering limits, and limited access at public places.
Face masks and coverings
Regional Council passed bylaws that require mask wearing on transit and in enclosed public places as of July 13. The bylaws remain in effect up to May 31, 2021, barring any repeals or further extensions by Regional Council.
These bylaws make it mandatory for residents to wear face coverings in enclosed public places such as trains and buses, shopping malls and retail shops and more. As of September 28, enclosed places include taxis, ride shares and common areas of apartments and condos, where physical distancing can be a challenge.
Visit the Region of Waterloo's website for the most up-to-date information on these bylaws.
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Guidelines for parks, trails and facilities
Masks are required where users cannot maintain physical distancing of 2m or greater.
No outdoor gathering is permitted.
Facilities and Centers
Visit our Recreation safety page for more information on closures of facilities during COVID-19.
Parks and Amenities
In alignment with the Emergency Order all parks and trails are still open for exercise such as passive walking, running, or cycling.
Otherwise, all other park amenities are as per below.
Disc Golf |
The disc golf course is closed. |
Maple Grove Dog Park |
The Dog Park is open. |
Picnic Shelters |
All picnic shelters are closed. |
Playgrounds |
All city playgrounds are open. |
Skateboard Parks |
Skateboard Parks are closed. |
Tennis/Pickleball/Basketball Courts |
Outdoor sport courts courts are closed. |
Trails |
Natural trails are open for recreational use. Please note that washrooms are not available. Please use them with caution! Physical distancing of 2 m is required at all times (except for members of the same household). |
General Rules
- Maintain physical distancing (at least 2 m, except for members of the same household)
- No outdoor gathering is permitted
- Keep your dog on a leash at all times
- Leave if the park or trail area gets too crowded
- Only use parks or trails that you can walk to
- Walk your Block
- Get your exercise locally in your neighbourhood
- It is recommended that users bring their own personal hand sanitizer for their use
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Contacts
Measures under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act during COVID-19 are enforced by multiple areas.
See the chart below for who to contact with questions or concerns.
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Region of Waterloo |
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(519) 575-4400 |
City of Cambridge |
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(519) 623-1340, ext. 7907 |
Province of Ontario |
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June 30 - Room/facility rental suspension extended until September 7, 2020
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June 11 - City to gradually reopen community amenities; City Hall to open June 15
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May 27 - Region and area municipalities making plans to reopen administrative buildings
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