District urges public to follow guidelines in effort to keep open spaces available during shelter order

In an effort to keep trails and preserves open to the public, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is asking the public to follow current health directives to help slow the spread of Covid-19, according to a district release sent out Friday.

The district is asking people to shelter at home except when conducting essential activities including outdoor exercise.

When taking part in outdoor activities, people are asked to practice social distancing and maintain at least 6 feet from others not sharing a household.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Officials with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District are urging public to follow social distancing guidelines at the various open preserves and trails in an effort to ensure the open spaces can remain open during the Covid-19 shelter orders.

The district has been experiencing high visitor numbers recently, according to the release.

The district also announced on Friday the Windy Hill Preserve has temporarily closed at the request of Portola Valley public officials.

Last modified March 30, 2020 11:14 am

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