Need some fresh air? These state parks are reopening in Illinois on May 1

by: Mike Ewing, Posted: Apr 23, 2020 / 05:19 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 23, 2020 / 05:58 PM CDT

https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/need-some-fresh-air-these-state-parks-are-reopening-in-illinois-on-may-1/

After weeks of staying at home, many Illinois residents are dreaming of the day they can head outside to enjoy warming temperatures and rediscover the great outdoors.

Luckily, some state parks, recreation areas, and fish and wildlife areas will reopen in Illinois on May 1 under a modified stay-at-home order announced by Governor JB Pritzker Thursday.

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, residents can visit reopened parks from sunrise to sunset and hike, boat, bike, ride horses, fish, collect mushrooms, or otherwise enjoy the outdoors. Hunting season is still suspended, and campgrounds, playgrounds and beaches will remain closed as well.

And while visiting their local parks, people will be required to follow social distancing guidelines like keeping six feet apart, only visiting alone or with their household, and otherwise avoiding crowds.

In addition to bug spray, the IDNR says people should bring alcohol-based hand sanitizer and face coverings, again following the governor’s modified stay-at-home order.


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