Social Distancing on Trails and Open Spaces During COVID-19
Source: City of Goleta
The City of Goleta is fortunate to have beautiful outdoor spaces that are providing places for our community members to get much needed mental and physical breaks. during the Stay at Home Order. However, it’s important that our community practice social distancing even while using the City’s trails and open spaces.
Please follow important guidelines from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) below, and visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
- Refrain from using parks or trails if you are exhibiting symptoms.
- Follow the CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to and during use of parks or trails.
- Prepare for limited access to public restrooms or water fountains.
- While on trails, warn other users of your presence as you pass, and step aside to let others pass.
- Observe CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of 6 feet from other individuals at all times. If this is not possible, users should find an alternate location or depart that space.
- Consult local and state ordinances and guidelines for the most up to date recommendations on park and trail use.
As a reminder, to prevent further spread of COVID-19, access to the City’s play structures, exercise equipment and skatepark are prohibited.
The Stay at Home Order for California issued by Governor Newsom last week urges people to stay home as much as possible. People can go out for essential needs such as food, healthcare needs, caring for a relative or friend, and to get fresh air by going for a walk, run, or bike ride alone or with those you live with. Learn more about the Stay at Home Order here.
Outdoor areas are needed now more than ever to help us get through this time of uncertainty. Staff is working hard to maintain these spaces and keep them safe, accessible, and benefiting our communities during these challenging times. We are asking everyone do their part to use these areas in a way that respects each other and follows public health guidance.
Learn more about how the City of Goleta is responding to COVID-19 at www.CityofGoleta.org. Please also visit the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department information portal for the latest information.
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Apr 08, 2020 10:28 AMOur local Sierra Club's front page says "NATURE IS OPEN" and it is, despite parks and beaches and some campgrounds and trails. We are lucky to have a vast network of trails. To keep apprised and find links to what's open and not, check out the latest issue of Condor Call, the Los Padres Chapter's bi-monthly newspaper. Here's the link, enjoy:
https://tinyurl.com/CondorCallAprilMay2020
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Apr 08, 2020 09:18 AMIf a person has no idea that they have the Wuhan Virus, and cough/gag/spew 10/30/50 yards upwind of you, it's unlikely, but entirely possible that you could become infected. Stay away people. Turning your heads while passing each other isn't going to cut it and some of you WILL become infected. This is not best practice. God have mercy on those of you who do not listen, and may God help us who get this ugly thing from "social distancers" who are not following the guidelines just to fulfill their selfish desires and "needs."
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Apr 08, 2020 10:36 AMPM: Brush fires are named after the places they originated, same with diseases, etc. You call it poe-tay-toe, I call it Wuhan Virus (although it goes by several other names). For example, my super-smart friend was telling me about the Quercus agrifolia in their back yard and I had no idea that they were talking about an oak tree (a California Live Oak tree to be specific). In the end we all know what we're talking about. Stay at home, and stay safe, but above all else, let's get along with one another during these trying times without lashing out over the trivial non-important stuff. It's a beautiful day indeed. Namaste.
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Apr 08, 2020 10:22 AM9:18 - "Selfish needs?" Do you have kids? Do you have any idea how important it is for the human mind, both young and old, to get outdoors and get fresh air? And the whole 50 yards away thing is unfounded and irresponsible. You are not going to get it from a cough 50 yards away, even if the wind blows directly at you. Air particles (and moisture droplets) disperse quickly. They're not going to catch a ride on the wind directly into your face. That is absurd and has never once been suggested. If that were truly a concern, then people wouldn't be allowed to even go outside and get their mail. Heck, most peoples' mailboxes are less than 50 yards apart (closer to 10 in most places). I'll be outside again today, letting my kids run in the grass and breath fresh clean air, while keeping beyond even shouting distance from others. ALSO, it's not called the "Wuhan Virus".
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Apr 08, 2020 10:10 AMCalling it the Wuhan virus makes everything else you say irrelevant.
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Apr 08, 2020 08:51 AMExcellent social distancing is being followed at Douglas Preserve. People step off the trail and turn their heads away if anybody even gets near.
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Apr 08, 2020 08:59 AM8:51 - I've found the same almost everywhere I go outdoors in SB/Goleta. It really is so easy to do this, I'm happy so many others are realizing it's possible to be outside and have fun still.
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Apr 07, 2020 07:31 PMStay home people it will only be temporary. This will pass. Just think how nice all the trails will be and parks without all of us trampling on them for a little while.
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Apr 07, 2020 04:46 PMIt just began dumping rain
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Apr 07, 2020 03:18 PMThe mountain roads are now seeing many more walkers, runners, bicyclists, skateboarders, etc, due to people seeking exercise while physical distancing. I live on one of these popular mountain roads. One of these “outdoor enthusiasts” left the roadway & came onto our property to relieve themselves on the ground next to our Marborg bins. The tank top placement drew my attention to it. Very disrespectful, disgusting, & puts my family & pets at risk. Please, people, think of others & use some discretion while tending to your health & fitness.
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Apr 08, 2020 09:12 AMWhat a creep. Some men think just b/c it's easy to wipe it out, they don't have to obey the rules everyone else follows. The crude, rude and lewd we will always have with us.
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Apr 07, 2020 03:21 PMSorry you had to deal with that
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Apr 07, 2020 02:56 PMI saw this in the news somewhere else but it really rang true to me:
Staying at home during this crisis is a simple sacrifice to make, compared to what our parents or grandparents did during WWII. So folks— I think we can handle this...
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Apr 07, 2020 05:40 PMMore like a huge privilege if you have a home. So cherish it! And stay home!! If you go outside you can die. Literally.
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Apr 07, 2020 02:42 PMI love it when it rains, and give me a "breather" from worrying about covids "jumping" on me from God only knows where. I have not heard anything about seafood being affected by this covid business. I probably won't eat any seafood for a while (maybe the frozen Mrs. Pauls or Gorton's fish sticks would be covid-free). I had a Jack in the Box fish sandwich (combo, w/fries and drink) a few days ago, and it was reallllly good and quite filling.
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Apr 07, 2020 04:37 PMPUG - they were talking about food, and so was I. That is all.
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Apr 07, 2020 03:30 PMI think 319 was talking about food cart vendors
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Apr 07, 2020 03:29 PM3:19 - Exactly! At parks, I've eaten all manner of snack, local and domestic, including and not limited to the following: chips (potato AND corn, but not tortilla), corned nuts, corned beef, meats on sticks, meat (and some veggie "meat") on buns as well, also turkey. I've also enjoyed different beverages, such as, juice in a box, milk, water, various soda varieties, juice in a bottle (sometimes mixed juices), non alcoholic (and yes alcoholic) beers, sometimes also tea. Don't get me started on what I eat at beaches.........
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Apr 07, 2020 03:24 PM319. Please be careful buying from those carts. They are often unlicensed and do not practice proper sanitation
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Apr 07, 2020 03:19 PMThe article is about parks, trails, and open spaces, yes. For example, on weekends, we often go to East Alameda Park.....and get the most amazing home-made potato chips, incredible sno-cones, and delicious mangoes-on-a-stick. Wish I had some of them chips right about now with a cold American-style lager.
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Apr 07, 2020 03:04 PMThe post is about parks. Not about food
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Apr 07, 2020 02:29 PMFfs. Just stay home unless you need to get excersize. Only go to grocery stores or pharmacies if you really need to.
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Apr 07, 2020 02:17 PMI saw a program on NHK...Japanese TV station (in English) , that showed , with special photography, that when people are talking and breathing there is a cloud of vapor formed , mostly directly in front of them, and this cloud doesn't immediately drop to the ground. It lingers in the air. The more forcefully someone is breathing or talking, the larger the cloud and the longer it lingers in the air. So, if you see this show, or take my word for it, it should expand your idea of social distancing.
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Apr 07, 2020 02:12 PMThere are too many people who want to break social distancing rules that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to start closing certain parks and beaches
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Apr 07, 2020 02:00 PMA lot of cities in CA have closed parks, beaches, and beach bike paths. I think it may be just a matter of time before that happens here if good social distancing is not being practiced.
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Apr 07, 2020 02:13 PMThere is NO need to close parks and beaches. I was at Girsh park on Saturday playing catch/hitting balls (whiffle and heavies) with my wife and kids and there were other individuals and groups of people (families) there too. We kept our distance (like 50 -100 yards) and easily did our thing safely. If you don't want to go outside, that is fine. But please don't force the rest of us just because you're incapable of being outdoors safely.
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Apr 07, 2020 02:04 PMIt is a good time to close parks and beaches with the new guidelines. If they don’t close, maybe some park or beach specific guidelines can be created
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Apr 07, 2020 02:02 PMCoolio - exactly, that's the problem! Too many morons out there partying and not being smart. Those of us who want to run/walk/sit on the sand will be punished now. There is so much wide open area in our town, just be smart!
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Apr 07, 2020 01:10 PMIt looks like it’s going to start dumping rain soon.
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Apr 07, 2020 12:58 PMdon't listen to people trying to police your freedom. as long as you follow safe practices please feel free to exercise outside
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Apr 07, 2020 01:07 PMYou are entitled to your opinion :)
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Apr 07, 2020 01:06 PMI saw that. I’m not disagreeing with you on that. Just on the part about policing.
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