Chicago’s Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Allison Arwady, said last week that the city is on pace to move to Phase 4 of reopening as soon as June 26. All Chicago parks (except all beaches and parks east of Lake Shore Drive) are open to enjoy:. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Great Lawn, the Welcome Center, the McDonald's Cycle Center and the BP Bridge between Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park remain closed. Chicago continues its gradual reopening of the city today with a partial reopening of Millennium Park. “Social distancing ambassadors” wearing lime green shirts will remind groups to stay 6 feet apart. No, you can't get a selfie with the Bean just yet. The City also announced reopening dates for bars, breweries and Lakefront Trail, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced. Last week, the city’s Riverwalk reopened with social distancing guidelines, but Chicago’s lakefront remains closed. Parks & gardens. 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2G4. The reopening schedule and new safety restrictions include, but are not limited to, the following: Beaches: The swimming beaches at Long Lake Park, Millennium Park, Myers Lake Park … Beginning Wednesday, June 17, bars, lounges, taverns, breweries and other drinking establishments that sell alcohol for on-site consumption without a Retail Food License will be able to open for outdoor service only. From Fullerton to North Avenue will be a shared trail; North Avenue to Ohio Street, trail users will be redirected to an on-street detour; From 43rd Street to 51st Street, users will merge onto one trail; Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, BP Bridge and Maggie Daley Park inside Millennium Park as photographed from the rooftop of The Cliff Dwellers Club atop the 200 S. Michigan Avenue Building (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images), CHICAGO - Millennium Park reopened Monday with social distancing restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, in a move Mayor Lori Lightfoot dubbed a “cautious reopening.”. Additional signage and SDA resources will be implemented along both stretches to ensure social distancing. with safe social distancing; The 606 is open for exercise and transit (walking, running, biking, etc.) Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Millennium Park Reopening Monday With Set Hours, Limits On Group Sizes. Chicago bars, breweries and iconic Lakefront Trail will soon be reopening after closing due to the coronavirus. We've made so much progress, we'd all hate to see that happen here in Chicago.". The Park Grill is open with limited to-go service. The park will be open every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for groups of 10 or fewer people who wear face masks and practice social distancing. The park, maintained by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), is going through an overhaul as it was also damaged during Cyclone Amphan. In a speech to VOA staff, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the broadcaster had lost touch with its original mission. Published on Jun 15, 2020 8:41AM CDT Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published The decision to further re-open was based on the continued positive trend in the data metrics monitored by CDPH over the past several weeks. The park will be open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., for groups of 10 persons or fewer who practice social distancing and wear face coverings. The 18-mile Lakefront Trail will be open for exercise and transit only, and no other recreational activities will be allowed. The Bean will be able to be viewed from a distance. "Millennium Park is one of Chicago's great attractions and we are tremendously excited to have it take this first step in cautious reopening," said Mayor Lightfoot. To effectively monitor and control use, the District said they will minimize access to the trail by restricting select entrance points including select bridges, underpasses and streets along the trail by 50%. Beginning Monday, June 22, the Lakefront Trail will open East of Lake Shore Drive from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, however beaches and parks East of Lake Shore Drive will remain closed. Next door Maggie Daley Park is also back open on Monday. Millennium Park just reopened on Monday. Chicagoans must abide by a "keep it moving" strategy where only walking, running, biking, and rollerblading will be allowed. Millennium Park has begun the process of reopening Monday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced. The gate had been closed and locked since the summer of 2018, a decision which prompted significant negative reactions from some in the community. The next phase allows for gatherings of up to 50 people and lets museums, gyms, restaurants and other businesses resume indoor operations at limited capacities. Information & Updates; 2020-2021 Back to School Reopening Plan; Home Internet Access; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) "We are excited to share plans to reopen the trail, encourage active living and provide guidance on how people can begin resuming activities safely.". RELATED: Navy Pier reopening Phase 1 begins June 10. The entrance gate will close temporarily if the park reaches capacity. "As we continue to navigate the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, our hope is to be able to take even further measures over the coming weeks and months to allow residents and visitors alike to enjoy its array of wonderful and iconic features in a way that's engaging and fun, while also being safe for themselves and the broader public.". Wednesday, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location Temporarily Closed Online Meeting Wheelchair Access Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom The Great Lawn at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion remains closed, along with the welcome center and the bike rental center. There have been nearly 50,000 confirmed cases of the disease citywide. Visitors will be required to enter at Michigan Avenue and Madison Street and exit at Michigan Avenue and Washington Street. Open areas at Millennium Park include the Chase Promenades, the Boeing Galleries and Lurie Garden. The coronavirus death toll in California reached 30,000 on Monday, another staggering milestone as the state endures the worst surge of the nearly yearlong pandemic. So the interactive Millennium Park artwork, over the winter, has undergone a $3.7 million restoration. Guests are required to enter Millennium Park at Michigan Avenue and Madison Street, and exit at Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, the city said. 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The Kent County Parks Department has posted updates on their website indicating the reopening timeline for the beaches and other amenities that they manage. Adjacent Maggie Daley Park also opened Monday, but the BP Bridge connecting the two remains closed. Discover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. Millennium Park, a tourist mecca, reopened Monday, June 15, 2020, with strict social distancing guidelines. For more information about the City's "Protecting Chicago" reopening framework, and to find industry-specific guidelines, please visit chicago.gov/reopening. A big sigh of relief can be had for those relying on public beaches for cooling in the summer. "We're all excited to start the process of reopening our city but we need to do this cautiously and continue to follow all the guidance," said CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. The closure prompted the city to cancel the parks summer festivals, including the Chicago House Music, Gospel Music and Blues festivals. Mass vaccination sites are being set up in Los Angeles and other locations. At this time, the Chicago Park District said they will not allow congregating, gathering or use of park amenities, which includes but is not limited to, stationary activities, fitness classes, barbecues, beaches, and picnicking. Meeting Information. The gate between Whites Park to the left and Millennium Park to the right sits open Wednesday afternoon, a day after the Boyle County Fiscal Court voted to reopen it. Book an activity time slot Pictured is a file photo of a summer day at the Millennium Park beach. CNN's Erin Burnett speaks to Rep. Pete Meijer (R-MI) on what will determine his vote on impeachment. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, alongside The Chicago Department of Health and Chicago Park District, announced the reopening dates that are expected in the coming weeks. The City has been coordinating with local and regional governments to determine the appropriate timing for safely reopening these popular spaces. Chicago's swimming pools and playgrounds will remain closed while public health officials advise the Chicago Park District on options to open them safely. Lightfoot said she hopes the city can open the park further in the coming weeks and months “in a way that’s engaging and fun, while also being safe for … the broader public.”. Neighboring Maggie Daley Park, managed by the Chicago Park District, is also reopening June 15. "We are thrilled to be taking these long-awaited steps forward in reopening our city by safely bringing our bars back online with outside service, and, of course, taking our first, cautious move toward reopening our beloved lakefront," said Mayor Lightfoot. CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Mayor Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced Monday that Chicago's Millennium Park … Crown Fountain and Wrigley Square are also open, but without water features. Areas that will be open to guests include the Chase Promenades, the Boeing Galleries and Lurie Garden. Millennium Park Will Begin Cautious Reopening on Monday, June 15 June 15, 2020 Chicago reopens popular destination for residents and visitors with limited hours, for groups of 10 persons or fewer who practice social distancing and wear face coverings "Other cities and states that re-opened earlier are seeing rising case rates. Patrons must be seated at tables that are six feet apart, with six people or fewer per table; Seating at drinking establishments will be limited to a maximum of two hours; Alcohol sales at bars and restaurants for on-site consumption must end at 11:00 p.m. each night, however the sale of alcohol for carryout or delivery must cease at 9:00 p.m. each night. RELATED: Chicago salons, restaurants with outdoor dining reopen as city moves into Phase 3. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Areas of downtown attraction Millennium Park begin reopening today, including Maggie Daley Park and Lurie Garden. Kolkata: Millennium Park on the banks of the Hooghly — that was closed in March after the nation-wide lockdown — may be reopened before Christmas. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Capitol building riot: List of key arrests so far, Army official disputes Capitol Police's stand on National Guard deployment, Reopening Illinois: Millennium Park in downtown Chicago partially reopens with COVID-19 safety guidelines. Stick to the circles in order to enjoy the lawn at a safe social distance from others. The Park District will notify users as construction projects are completed in those sections and normal trail use is restored. Under the industry guidelines, drinking establishments may reopen under similar health and safety restrictions that restaurants have been following since June 3, including the same requirements for outdoor service only. Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) just announced that Chicago’s most-visited attraction, Millennium Park, will … Chicago bars can reopen outdoor seating Wednesday, while the Lakefront Trail will reopen for exercise next week. ©2021 FOX Television Stations, Illinois Sen. 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Millennium Park partially opened Monday. Cloud Gate — known as The Bean — is open, but can only be viewed from a distance. Chicago moved into phase three of its "Protecting Chicago" reopening framework on June 3, but the City is emphasizing that cautiously reopening still requires strict physical distancing even though it allows for some industries to reopen. “Millennium Park is one of Chicago’s great attractions and we are tremendously excited to have it take this first step in cautious reopening,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a statement. When the water gets turned on for the season Saturday, visitors will … Park Security will work in tandem with the Chicago Police Department and Office of Emergency Management and Communication to keep the trail safe under guidance from public health officials. "Though we still have a long way to go before life fully returns to normal, we are able to make these important steps thanks to the commitment and collaboration with our local businesses who have been true partners throughout this unprecedented crisis, as well as our fellow Chicagoans who have done their part to keep their communities protected by being responsible and preventing the spread of this disease. The park is now open daily between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. to groups of 10 people or less wearing masks, according to the city. In addition, Social Distancing Ambassadors will be stationed along the trail to educate the public and manage the flow of traffic. Yesterday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the city’s Lakefront Trail and bars in the area are planning to reopen with new safety guidelines and some restrictions in place. (Jan. 11). City Reopens Millennium Park Natural Ponds The City of Castlegar has reopened the Millennium Park Natural Ponds. Park Grill is open for limited to-go service. The park will be closed temporarily if capacity is reached. Millennium Park Is Partially Reopening Today By Colby Smith • June 15, 2020 The park will be open everyday from 8 am to 9 pm. Social distancing ambassadors will be wearing lime-green shirts to remind visitors not in the same group to stay six feet apart. While the trail will open, all other lakefront amenities including outdoor fitness equipment athletic fields and beaches will remain closed while public health officials advise the District on options to open safely. The City is reopening the Kinsmen Splash Park and Millennium Park Natural Ponds. Ambassadors will actively engage park patrons providing guidance on appropriate social distancing, the importance of face coverings as well as other health and safety guidelines. New restrictions. The Chicago Park District is also installing visible signs along the trail to encourage proper use, and to educate and remind trail users of rules. Reopening for the season was delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and public health guidance and recent high water levels on the Columbia River. Reopening for the season was delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and public health guidance. Chicago is making its comeback yet! Millennium Park and other Kent County Park Destinations Plan to Reopen. There will also be no use of outdoor fitness equipment, basketball courts, tennis courts or athletic fields, and parking lots will remain closed for the time being. June 17 was chosen as it is two weeks from the beginning of phase three and the incubation period for COVID-19 is thought to extend to 14 days. Millennium Park’s Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion is open again to guests, who are welcome to hang out with members of their inner circles — and the city means that literally. 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