Chico park reminders and preparations for the holiday weekend

With the Coronavirus crisis there are some reminders for park visitors on top of the already suggested safety precautions for Memorial Day weekend.

# memorial day weekend is here -- and i'm sure you and your family want to get out to the park to enjoy the beautiful weather...but this year expectations from the city of chico are little different.

Action news now reporter christina vitale is live at lower bidwell park with some reminders to keep you are your family safe this holiday.

Just by signs like these posted around the park -- you're still encouraged to do your part and stay 6 feet apart..

Chico parks and resources manager linda herman says that means they don't suggest having large gatherings or picnics.

Here at lower bidwell sycamore pool is not officially open -- and there are no lifeguards on duty... so swim at your own risk.

Herman says only charcoal barbecues at designated areas around the park are permitted -- no wood burning fires.

Park rangers will be out this weekend patrolling the grounds... but herman says she hopes people will practice safety on their own.

Its a hard thing to enforce and we're hoping we dont have to do that and that were not going out actively looking but if they get a call they have to respond to that call cause a lot of people have eyes on everyone and everything with the situation right now....i think people are cautious some people are and some people are careless i noticed that we notice people that are careless and we stay away from them herman says people should bring their own water, sanitation and cleaning supplies when coming to the park.

Herman says the pool is also not clean yet so you could come across some obstacles there -- but theyre hoping to clean the pool by next week.

Live at lower bidwell park in chico christina vitale action news now coverage you can count on.

And a reminder no alcohol, smoking, or vaping is allowed in any of the parks.##