11/28/2020
On November 24, the Government of Alberta announced new restrictions for the province to help prevent the increased spread of COVID-19.The City of Edmonton will follow the restrictions laid out by the province.
Starting on November 27, the City will make the below adjustments to programs and activities. Recreation centres will remain open for individual fitness activities.
Restrictions will be in effect from November 27 until at least December 18, 2020.
Additionally, effective December 1, the City will be refusing entry to City recreation facilities and the Edmonton Valley Zoo for individuals who choose not to wear a face covering, regardless of the individual’s exemption status. Face coverings can still be removed while exercising once in the designated areas but you are required to wear a mask when moving between pieces of equipment within fitness centres. Face coverings cannot be worn in pools.
Affected courses are being cancelled and registrants are being notified by email.
Some of the restrictions include:
Cancelled / Prohibited
Arenas
All ice rentals cancelled and arenas closed
Senior Centres
All three City operated Seniors Centres closed
Aquatics
Public swims cancelled
Lazy River closed
Tot Pool closed (except for Learn to Swim instruction)
Aquafit cancelled
Group Learn to Swim programs cancelled
Group Safety & Aquafit Certifications cancelled
Aquatic sport bookings cancelled
Fitness Centres
Group bookings cancelled
Group Fitness classes at facility cancelled
Court bookings (sports with a net)
No squash or racquetball
No basketball or soccer
Booking/Rentals
No social bookings (as previous)
Booking capacity remains limited to 25% of regular capacity up to 50 people for non-sport bookings (ex. tutoring)
Sport groups cancelled (practice, training, competition)
Art Programs
In-person art programs are cancelled until December 30
Select classes are now available virtually
The Orange Hub
Closed to the public.
Continued / Permitted
Multiple outdoor locations
All outdoor winter activities
Pavilion capacities restricted to 25% for indoor skate pavilions
Edmonton Valley Zoo
Continue time ticketed admissions
Continue Zoominescence
Face coverings or masks are mandatory on zoo grounds, including in all indoor AND outdoor spaces
Fitness Centres
Virtual Group Fitness Classes
Individual access allowed at 25% capacity
Personal training for individuals
Court bookings (sports with a net)
Tennis, pickleball, badminton (for cohorts of two)
Aquatics
Lane swimming continues
Hot Tub
Tot Pool (for 1 on 1 instruction) allowed - ensure physical distancing
