Need a workout? You can still walk in Omaha parks, but exercise social distancing | Local

Omaha Parks Director Brook Bench has been fielding the calls. The query has been popping up throughout social media.

Now that Omaha’s parks are closed, will I get ticketed for utilizing sidewalks in parks? Police ticketed 20 people for trespassing in Omaha parks final weekend.

No, you received’t be ticketed for utilizing the sidewalks or trails, he mentioned. They’re open, however every part else within the parks — ponds, inexperienced areas, playgrounds, train gear and parking heaps — is closed.

So no, you may’t sunbathe by your self on the nice garden at Memorial Park, however sure, you may stroll the oak-lined path at close by Elmwood Park.

No, you may’t fish the lake at Levi Carter Park, however you may bike the path by the park.

A return to spring is coming within the days forward, and Bench mentioned he expects lots of people to once more be questioning what they will do.

So, sure, get out and stretch your legs.

However bear in mind, no teams bigger than 10 individuals, preserve a bodily distance of 6 ft or extra and ideally, go to parks solely together with your instant household.

The park closure lasts by a minimum of April 30, Bench mentioned, and could possibly be prolonged or modified after that.