Announcements

• Camp Update
  
  To all of our Biddeford Recreation Family & Friends,
  
  On behalf of the Biddeford Recreation Department, we are writing to share the difficult news that Biddeford Recreation will be suspending all summer day camps, including Safari Camp, OSB, and our CIT program, for the 2020 summer season.
  
  This has not come as an easy decision for our department. In an effort to do all we could to open for the summer, the staff of the Recreation Department have had countless hours of conversations with each other, city officials, the school department, health organizations, and other summer camp professionals to determine the best course of action. In light of the Maine summer camp COVID-19 protocols that were released May 20th, we came to the conclusion that our model of day camps would not be a positive experience and able to provide the enriching experience for campers that we have had in the past.
  
  While we are disheartened to share this news, we are optimistic in regards to new family and youth programs we will be offering this summer to benefit our community and encourage the social distancing guidelines set by the Maine CDC.
  
  The Biddeford Recreation Department would like to thank all the families that utilize our programs for your patience. We know that this has been a difficult time for all involved. We hope that this letter finds you and your family well, and hope to see you and your family during one of our summer program opportunities.
  
  If you have any other questions or concerns in regards to this, please send us an e-mail at cubcare@biddefordmaine.org.
  
  Warm Regards,
  Biddeford Recreation Department
  
  Tennis Courts are OPEN. Recommendation is two players per court. Please check the USTA site for updated information  regarding safer play. This will also be posted at the courts. Enjoy! 
  
  The gate leading to the boat launch at Rotary Park is OPEN.
  
  As of 6-12-20 Playgrounds may now be used. It is recommended to sanitize children's hands before and after use. Please maintain physical distancing as much as possible.
  
  Lifeguards, Parking Attendants and Custodial Staff have begun at Gil Boucher Park (Biddeford Pool) hours 10-5 for lifeguards. Lifeguards also posted at Middle and Fortunes Rocks Beaches. Port-a-potties available at Fortunes and Pool Beach.
  
  Lifeguards and bathhouse at Rotary Park are OPEN. Hours 9:30-5:30.
  
  Restrooms at Mayfield and Clifford Park are OPEN.
  
  Recreation Office in the Community Center is now OPEN, window hours 1-4:30 M-F. Please call if you need to come in before 1 so a member of our team will be able to assist you. 283-0841.
  
  Doran Field gate OPEN.
  
  Please practice proper physical distancing in parks and on trails.
  
  All Recreation-Ross Center-50 Plus Programs are postponed until further notice. The Teen Center is closed to the public until further notice.
  
  Please be aware park amenities such as picnic tables and benches are not manually or chemically cleaned or sterilized.
  
  The basketball hoops in the parks have been removed until further notice.
  
  Dogs in city parks must be on leash until further notice. This does not apply to the Dog Park at Rotary Park.
  
  Please check here for updates. Please stay safe.