Washington Park is a majestic, 99 acre park located along the shores of Lake Michigan. In New Jersey, Gov. Beach goers play in Lake Michigan at Michigan City’s Washington Park. MICHIGAN CITY — Mayor Duane Parry has ordered the closure of all of Washington Park for the next week, including the Lake Michigan beach, zoo, senior center and Sunset Grille. Michigan City closes beach and all of Washington Park due to COVID-19 The city reported 13 new cases Tuesday. A …
(Garret Ellison | MLive)Gary, Indiana will close its Lake Michigan beaches for at least two weeks after the city saw in increase in COVID-19 cases, Gary Mayor Jerome A.
Indiana implemented a Dr. Anthony Fauci voiced his concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in Midwest states, including Indiana, on Good Morning America on Tuesday. It also explains that the county's health department and county commissioners on Wednesday had passed a mandate requiring face masks for all of LaPorte County, including "outdoor public areas where a distance of six feet from others cannot be maintained. COVID-19 RESPONSE: The following remain closed: all playgrounds, all pools, some spray features, beaches and all other areas & facilities east of Lake Shore Drive except for the Lakefront Trail, harbors and golf courses. - 231-887-4222; Snyder's Shoes: We are open for walk-ins! Michigan is taking a big step in the likely long journey back to “normal” as the spread of the coronavirus continues to slow. We must move beyond the experimental plan, as unfortunate as it may be.” The Gary Police Department will be patrolling the full length of the city’s shoreline to ensure compliance from the community. I agree with Dr. Walker. The closure comes as Gary health officials confirm daily double-digit increases in new COVID-19 cases. A beach-rules sign is displayed at Lighthouse Beach, Saturday morning, May 23, 2020, as Port Huron beaches are open, including, Lakeside Park beach. Walk out to the pier or enjoy a picnic in one of our many shelters.
“Understanding that beachgoers from our community and the Chicagoland area have had fewer outdoor venues for exercise and to enjoy the weather because of the pandemic, last week, my team and I introduced an experimental plan to keep our beaches open to the public while promoting social distancing techniques as we continue to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” Prince said in a statement.
This comes a few days after a drone video showed two youths running back along the pier and occasionally hanging onto posts as they tried to escape waves that were crashing over the pier.Zinn said there isn’t any intention to create a permanent barrier. 100+ spray features are open now. The Indiana Dunes and Michigan City beaches are not taking similar action, but they have wider spaces to work with.
A press release Thursday from the mayor’s office cites “unprecedented developments in the COVID-19 pandemic.”The closure begins Friday and runs through Thursday, July 23. Anyone seen on beaches will be removed from the area. “The Ohios, the Indianas, the Tennessees, the Kentuckys that are starting to have that very early indication...that the percent is starting to go up, that’s a surefire sign that you got to be careful,” Fauci said on the TV program.
"Meanwhile, unrelated to the pandemic, the city’s parks department is considering placing a temporary barrier to the lighthouse pier near the beach, but only when Lake Michigan waves are dangerously high, parks Superintendent Ed Zinn said. We also must ease the logistical strains on our public safety teams and our beach neighborhoods. It prohibits all traffic, including cars, pedestrians and people on bikes.The closure could be extended after that time by the city council if circumstances warrant it, the release states.The release cites "the huge influx of out of state visitors." The pier is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.The news you need to start your day, sent weekday mornings.The day's top 5 news headlines, sent weekday evenings. Outpost of Manistee: Open - Men’s and Ladies summer hats now 25% off. All other parks in Gary will remain open as well. Patina: Open Friday-Sunday, 11am-3pm. But the famed Oak Street Beach in Chicago, where swimmers can bathe with the city skyline as backdrop, is closed through May 31.
Beach goers play in Lake Michigan at Michigan City’s Washington Park. MICHIGAN CITY — Mayor Duane Parry has ordered the closure of all of Washington Park for the next week, including the Lake Michigan beach, zoo, senior center and Sunset Grille.
High winds created large waves and dangerous swimming conditions in Lake Michigan on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Prince The order, effective July 29, includes all beaches in the city and their parking lots. Along the Great Lakes, most beaches in Michigan will be open. Shelters and parking at Marquette Park within the city will also be closed. Gov. Prince announced Wednesday. “City of Gary Health Commissioner Dr. Roland Walker has recommended we temporarily close our beaches to effectively control the inundation of our parks by residents and visitors. Water fountains remain off. Michigan Executive Orders pertaining to Bars and Restaurants. Gary, Indiana will close its Lake Michigan beaches for at least two weeks after the city saw in increase in COVID-19 cases, Gary Mayor Jerome A.