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March 23, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.

Wicomico County Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center programs and events suspended until further notice

SALISBURY, Md. – In accordance with the Executive’s Office extension of a County Declared Emergency, Wicomico Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center programs and events are suspended until further notice.

These include Kids Klub After School, Westside Community Center programs, Happy Timers, sports programs and events at the Civic Center.

The following facilities remain closed to the public until further notice:

• Wicomico Civic Center
• Wicomico County Welcome Center
• Beach areas at Roaring Point and Cove Road
• Playgrounds
• Pavilions
• Tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• Pickle ball courts

Day use areas at parks, trails, marinas and boat ramps will remain accessible at this time. Visitors should follow gathering and social distancing guidance from the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/) to ensure a safe environment for themselves and others.

Decisions made by officials are fluid and can be changed at any time.

The Wicomico Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center department will continue to monitor the situation through regular updates from the Wicomico County Health Department and the Department of Emergency Services. Updates will be shared with the press, as well as posted to department websites and social media outlets.

 

March 16, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.

Wicomico County Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center facilities to close through Sunday, March 22

SALISBURY, Md. – Wicomico Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center facilities will close Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday, March 22.

These facilities include the Wicomico Civic Center, Wicomico County Welcome Center and restroom facilities in County parks.

County parks will remain open.

These closures are in accordance with the Executive’s Office notice of a County Declared Emergency.

Suspension of public programs and events remains in effect through Sunday, March 29. These include Kids Klub After School, Westside Community Center programs, Happy Timers, and all sports programs.

Public events at the Civic Center have been be postponed or canceled through Sunday, March 29.

Decisions made by officials are fluid and can be changed at any time.

The Wicomico Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center department will continue to monitor the situation through regular updates from the Wicomico County Health Department and the Department of Emergency Services. Updates will be shared with the press, as well as posted to department websites and social media outlets.

 

March 13, 2020 at 10:57 a.m.

Wicomico County Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center COVID-19 Update

SALISBURY, Md. – Out of an abundance of caution, all public programs and events operated through the Wicomico Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center department will be suspended through Sunday, March 29.

This decision was made after consulting with the Wicomico County Health Department and the Department of Emergency Services.

This timeline is fluid and could be changed at any time.

Wicomico Civic Center

All public events scheduled through Sunday, March 29 will be postponed or canceled.

Postponed events include the Coastal Kids Consignment Sale, Krendl Magic Dinner & Show, Aspire to Succeed & Lead Women's Conference and the Faith Filled Women Conference. Rescheduled dates will be forthcoming.

The Indoor Community Yard Sale, Potomac Youth Conference and Wicomico County Suitcase Party have been canceled.

The facility itself will remain open. Those who have scheduled small private events during this timeframe should contact the Civic Center event manager.

For more information, visit www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org .

Recreation & Parks

All Wicomico County Recreation programs will be suspended through Sunday, March 29. These include Kids Klub After School, Westside Community Center programs, Little League Challenger Registration Day and all sports programs.

Kids Klub After School and karate program customers who have paid for March will automatically receive a 50% credit to their Active account toward a future program. Customers will need to register for future programs to use their credit.

The Happy Timers program has been suspended in accordance with the state’s guidelines regarding senior centers.

Public parks will remain open.

For more information, visit www.WicomicoRecandParks.org .

Tourism

The Wicomico County Welcome Center will remain open to the public.

For more information, visit www.WicomicoTourism.org .

The department will continue with increased efforts to prevent the spread of disease per the CDC’s recommendations.

Guests are encouraged to practice everyday preventative actions recommended by the CDC, including those listed at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html.

Decisions made by officials are fluid and can be changed at any time.

The Wicomico Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Civic Center department will continue to monitor the situation through regular updates from the CDC and the Wicomico County Health Department. Any updates will be shared with the press, as well as posted to department websites and social media outlets.