Parks & Recreation COVID-19 News and Updates
Our office remains closed to the public, but we are still available for assistance. Please call 360-417-4550 or email parksandrecreation@cityofpa.us. Please keep in mind, all parks are open, but in as-is condition due to pandemic-related issues and staffing constraints.
What's Opened and Closed: Parks, Facilities, Services and Amenities
All open spaces, playgrounds and trails, including the Waterfront Trail, are currently open per the guidelines provided by the Governor’s Office, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Centers for Disease Control.
Please see below for information pertaining to our other facilities, services and amenities, including what’s open in Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 per the "Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery" plan. This plan will be updated if any additional phases or changes are announced by the Governor’s Office. Please see FAQs below for more information.
CLALLAM COUNTY IS CURRENTLY IN PHASE 3
- Parks, Trails & Amenities
- Facilities, Rentals & Events
- Sports Fields & Programs
- Oceanview Cemetery
- Port Angeles Senior Center
Phase 1 - Open
- All Parks & Open Spaces (however the front entrance gate to Lincoln Park will remain closed until early Spring 2021)
- Lincoln Park Dog Park
- Lincoln Park Disc Golf
- Lincoln Park BMX Track: open per their organization's guidelines, approved by the Clallam County Health Department and the City of Port Angeles. Please see their website for more information: https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1251
- Athletic Fields: non-reservable fields, such as Shane Park, Elks Playfield and Lincoln Park, are open for practices and informal recreation
- Elks, Erickson and Hazel Porter Keil Tennis/Pickleball Courts
- All playgrounds, with the exception of the Dream Playground (closed for construction)
- Ediz Hook Boat Launch
- Erickson Playfield Skate Park
- Public Restrooms (3) at the Downtown, Gateway and Shane Park locations
Phase 2 – Additional Openings
- Public Restrooms (3) at the Downtown, Gateway and Shane Park locations (we anticipate reopening additional restrooms with the hiring of seasonal staff in early Spring 2021)
- Sanikans available at Ediz Hook as of February 16, 2021
Phase 3 – Additional Openings
- All Parks & Open Spaces, including the front entrance gate to Lincoln Park
- Public Restrooms at the Downtown, City Pier, Gateway, Shane Park, Elks Playfield, Erickson Playfield and Lincoln Park Ballfield locations (we anticipate reopening additional restrooms with the hiring of seasonal staff in early Spring 2021)
Formal user groups will be required to submit a safety plan subject to approval prior to consideration for use.
- Please contact and submit safety plan to Clallam County Public Health Officials for approval: publichealth@co.clallam.wa.us
- Once plan is approved by County Officials, please submit to the Parks & Recreation Department for additional approval
Phase 1
Rental facilities are currently closed; however, facilities may be available to the Community for COVID-19 related needs.
Affected facilities include:
- Jessie Webster Campfire Clubhouse
- Lincoln Park Clubhouse
- Lincoln Park Loomis
- Vern Burton Community Center
Phase 2
Rental facilities are currently closed; however, facilities may be available to the Community for COVID-19 related needs. The reopening of these facilities will occur in future phases of the “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” plan.
Affected facilities include:
- Jessie Webster Campfire Clubhouse
- Lincoln Park Clubhouse
- Lincoln Park Loomis
- Vern Burton Community Center
Phase 3
The Vern Burton Community Center has reopened on a limited basis as part of the "Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery" plan for formal, non-athletic events.
Examples of athletic activities not permitted at the Vern Burton Gym at this time include: pickleball, basketball, volleyball, etc.
However, although the below facilities fall under the "Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery" reopening plan under Phase 3, they will remain closed until further notice due to public safety and staffing capacity issues.
Affected facilities include:
- Jessie Webster Campfire Clubhouse
- Lincoln Park Clubhouse
- Lincoln Park Loomis
The "Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery" plan defines sports using the following risk categories:
- Low risk sports: tennis, swimming, pickleball, golf, gymnastics, climbing, skating, archery, fencing, cross country, track and field, sideline/no-contact cheer and no-contact dance, disc golf
- Moderate risk sports: softball, baseball, t-ball, soccer, futsal, volleyball, lacrosse, flag football, ultimate frisbee, ice hockey, cricket, crew, field hockey, school bowling competitions
- High risk sports: football, rugby, wrestling, cheerleading with contact, dance with contact, basketball, water polo, martial arts competitions, roller derby
Phase 1
- Low and Moderate risk sports are permitted for practice and training, only (no tournaments)
- Outdoor tennis/pickleball courts are open (all indoor courts remain closed until further notice)
- Non-reserved athletics fields, such as Shane Park, Elks Playfield, Lincoln Park, are open for informal recreation
- Facial coverings required at all times
Phase 2
- Low, Moderate and High-risk sports permitted for practice, training and competition for outdoor athletic fields only (no tournaments)
- Outdoor tennis/pickleball courts are open (all indoor courts remain closed until further notice)
- Formal user groups will be required to submit a safety plan subject to approval prior to consideration for use in Phase 2
- Please contact and submit safety plan to the Clallam County Public Health Officials for approval. They can be reached at publichealth@co.clallam.wa.us
- Once plan is approved by County Officials, please submit to the Parks & Recreation Department for additional approval
- Maximum 200 people allowed at outdoor competitions, including spectators
- Facial coverings required at all times
Phase 3
- The Parks & Recreation Department is will have a 2021 Softball League! Please visit our Slowpitch Softball page for more information.
- The reopening of indoor athletic facilities, including the use of the Vern Burton Gym, will be determined at a later date.
- Although the indoor athletic facilities fall under the "Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery" reopening plan under Phase 3, they will remain closed until further notice due to public safety and staffing capacity issues.
Phase 1
Per the Governor’s Office, formal services are allowable outdoors. Outdoor ceremonies are limited to 30 people. At least six feet of physical distancing between households is required.
Phase 2
Per the Governor’s Office, formal services are allowable, following appropriate venue requirements. If food or drinks are served, eating and drinking requirements apply. Dancing is prohibited.
Phase 3
No changes.
Phases 1 & 2 – The Senior Center will remained closed during Phases 1 and 2 (until further notice).
- The Senior Center is closed to protect the health of customers. However, it continues to utilize the OlyCap Senior Nutrition program - limited to pick-up and delivery of meals. If you have questions regarding OlyCap’s meals, please contact them at 360-457-8921.
- All tax aide appointments are being scheduled via phone at 360-452-6147. All tax aide appointments will be utilizing a drive-up service.
- Additionally, please contact 360-457-4554 for information regarding virtual program offerings from the Senior Center.
Phase 3
The City will be working with the County to evaluate the the reopening of the Port Angeles Senior Center on a limited basis. Please check back for updates.
Click here to view the Parks & Recreation Directory Page: You can perform a search for open, partially closed, or completely closed parks and facilities via the “Find A Facility” search function on the left-hand side of the page. Completely Closed – All parts of this park/facility are closed to the public. |