Salisbury's parks and play areas to remain open during lockdown

The park and play areas owned by Salisbury City Council are going to be open over the next month.

Queen Elizabeth Gardens, Churchill Gardens and Victoria Park will be sanitised once a week, while all playgrounds will also open their gates during lockdown.

They say this decision will be reviewed regularly as Government guidelines are released.

People using them are being asked to follow this advice to make sure it's being done safely:

• If you or a member of your household has any of the following symptoms please do not enter the play area - high temperature, new and persistent cough, loss of taste or smell.

• Always practice social distancing in line with Government guidance and ensure that your child also does so. If you cannot do this because of the numbers of people already within the play area and/or using individual pieces of play equipment, you should wait until enough space becomes available.

• Please try to only have one parent, guardian or carer with each child to limit the possible spread of infection.

• During busy periods please limit your use of the play area to 20 minutes.

• Consider use of a face covering but please be aware that Government Guidance is that they should not be used by children under the age of 3 or by those who may find it difficult to manage them.

• Please wash your hands or use hand sanitiser before and after visiting this area and bring hand sanitiser gel or wipes to clean children's hands.

• Children, parents, guardians and carers are advised not to touch their faces, and only to cough or sneeze into a tissue or arm when a tissue is not available.

• Do not put your hands into your mouth or put your mouth on any of the play equipment, gates, fences or railings, etc.

• Consider wiping or cleansing play equipment before your child uses it.

• Consumption of food or drink on play equipment or within the playground area is banned.

• However, the outdoor gym equipment will be closed.

For a full list of what Salisbury City Council services are going to be running over the next month, visit their website.