Facility Updates
- Burke Lake Park: Healthy Strides 5K/10K will be taking place at Burke Lake Park on Saturday, May 4. Roads in the park will be closed to all traffic from 7:30 a.m. through 9:30 a.m. The park opens to the general public at 10 a.m. We ask that all non-race participants arrive at the park after 10 a.m. to give race participants time to clear the roads.
- Hidden Pond Park: Tennis courts 1, 2, and 3 will be closed for approximately 4 to 5 weeks (weather permitting) for court repairs. Please use the Park Amenity Locator to identify alternative tennis facilities to utilize during the closure.
- Providence Rec Center: Due to construction activity, bleacher area in the Natatorium at Providence Rec Center will be temporarily closed April 15 to May 17. We expect other areas of the facility may be temporarily and intermittently impacted during this project. Please follow all posted signs and contact our facility staff directly with any questions.
- Ellanor C. Lawrence Park: The parking lot located at the Woodland Stewardship Education Center will be periodically closed for special events beginning April 13 though June 22. For a complete list of scheduled closures, please visit the park website. Park visitors can still access the outdoor features at the Stewardship Education Center by walking, biking and by parking at Walney Pond and the Walney Pond Visitor Center (5040 Walney Road).
- Clemyjontri Park: The restrooms are closed for renovations. Portable toilets are available during construction. The renovations are expected be completed by May 4.
- Sully Historic Site: The Visitor Center and Gift Shop and tours of the site are open on a limited schedule. The Visitor Center and Gift Shop will be open on the second Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours will be offered beginning at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Registration is required and available online at the Sully Historic Site Tours webpage. The tours website also offers self-guided tour alternatives (print and audio) which do not include access to the buildings.
- Scott’s Run Nature Preserve: Beginning on March 28, specialized contractors for the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services will be performing an emergency project to clean obstructed wastewater pipes within the park. In order to maintain public safety and preserve the natural resources throughout the park, the Scott’s Run Nature Preserve will be temporarily closed for approximately six weeks. For alternate park locations and trails to explore while Scott’s Run is closed, please use the Park Authority’s Park Amenity Locator and Trail Buddy. Learn More about the project
- Mount Vernon Rec Center: Facility is now closed for renovation. Learn more about the project.
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