County officials have just announced that several recreational venues will be reopening in Palm Beach County on Wednesday.

That includes boating and marine activities, golf courses, parks, tennis courts, and community pools.

Officials say the numbers of people testing positive for the coronavirus are trending down, so they feel it's prudent to reopen some areas to give people a chance to enjoy some recreational activities.

However, they say people must engage in social distancing, wear face masks, and stay six feet apart to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Public Parks

On Wednesday (April 29), public parks in the county will reopen from sunrise to sunset for walking, running, strolling, biking, and equestrian riding. In addition, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, wakeboarding, and bicycle rentals will be permitted as long as physical distancing can be practiced.

All park playgrounds, picnic pavilions, campgrounds, dog parks, skate parks, field sports, organized sports, recreational buildings, gymnasiums, and concession stands will remain closed.

Basketball courts in county parks will be open for individual practice only. Only three players per half court are allowed, and competitive team games are prohibited.

Tennis and pickle ball courts will be open for singles play only, and racquetball courts will be open for individual practice only.

Golf Courses

Public and private golf courses will be allowed to reopen on Wednesday. Play will be set up for walking, single-rider golf carts, or shared carts for families living in the same household.

Practice facilities, clubhouses, locker rooms, and pro shops will remain closed.

All league, clinic, camp, youth, and other organized activities will remain suspended.

Boating

Marinas, boat docks, boat ramps, and any other venues used for launching any vessels will reopen on Wednesday.

Boats must remain 50 feet apart at all times, boats cannot link to one another, and no gatherings of more than 10 people will be allowed.

Beaching, landings, anchoring, or mooring on sandbars, islands, and open shorelines will be prohibited.

In addition, the following limitations will be placed on boaters:

• Boats 25 feet or less: four adult passengers maximum

• Boats 26 feet to 36 feet: six adult passengers maximum

• Boats 37 feet to 60 feet: eight adult passengers maximum

• Boats over 60 feet: 10 adult passengers maximum, not including crew members

In terms of community pools, pool capacity will be limited, and seating on pool decks will be restricted.