April 30, 2020

Governor Newsom's shelter in place guidance has been updated to reflect a broader list of outdoor recreation activities that are permitted under his current Stay at Home Order. Below is an excerpt from the Governor's website.

It’s okay to go outside to go for a walk, to exercise, and participate in healthy activities as long as you maintain a safe physical distance of six feet and gather only with members of your household. Below is a non-exhaustive list of those outdoor recreational activities.

*Parks may be closed to help slow the spread of the virus. Check with local officials about park closures in your area.

• Athletics
• Badminton (singles)
• Throwing a baseball/softball
• BMX biking
• Canoeing (singles)
• Crabbing
• Cycling
• Exploring Rock Pools
• Gardening (not in groups)
• Golfing (singles, with carts)
• Hiking (trails/ paths allowing distancing)
• Horse Riding (singles)
• Jogging and running
• Kite Boarding and Kitesurfing
• Meditation
• Outdoor Photography
• Picnics (with your stay-home household members only)
• Quad Biking
• Rock Climbing
• Roller Skating and Roller Blading
• Rowing (singles)
• Scootering (not in groups)
• Skateboarding (not in groups)
• Soft Martial Arts – Tai Chi, Chi Kung (not in groups)
• Table Tennis (singles)
• Throwing a football, kicking a soccer ball (not in groups)
• Trail Running
• Trampolining
• Tree Climbing
• Volleyball (singles)
• Walk the dog
• Wash the car
• Watch the sunrise or sunset
• Yoga

In order to assist members with navigating this issue, below please find links to state and federal information resources.  In addition to these resources, we urge our Districts to continually review their own local public health agency's guidance for the most update recommendations.

Important Websites

Governor's Office - Executive Order N-25-20

CAL/OSHA - Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus

CDPH - Gathering Guidance

CDPH - COVID-19 Response Page

CDPH – COVID-19 Prevention Graphic

CDPH – COVID-19 Alert (Spanish)

CDC – Guidance for Business & Employers

CDC - Resources for First Responders and Law Enforcement 

CDC – Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready

CDC – Main COVID-19 Page