Portland, Ore. -- Due to the COVID-19 virus, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps) has closed several recreation sites to protect the public and Corps employees.
------UPDATED MARCH 25, 2020------
OPEN:
- Most day-use parks and boat ramps. (See park closures below)
CLOSED:
- All Visitor Centers are closed.
- All Bonneville Lock & Dam recreation areas are closed.
- All Lost Creek Lake recreation areas are closed.
- All Corps-operated campgrounds will remain closed until May 21.
- All group events and reservations are canceled.
- Updated recreation conditions include:
The Dalles Lock & Dam
Open: The Dalles North Shore, Celilo Park boat ramp
Closed: Seufert Park, Spearfish Park, The Wall, Rufus Landing, Celilo Park, Avery Park, Hess Park
John Day Lock & Dam
Open: Giles French Park, Lepage Park boat ramp, Plymouth Day-Use boat ramp, Roosevelt boat ramp
Closed: Cliffs Park, Lepage Park, Paradise Park, Philippi Park, Plymouth Day Use, Railroad Island, Rock Creek Park, Roosevelt Park, Sundale Park, Threemile Canyon Park
Cottage Grove Dam & Reservoir
Closed: Riverside Park, Wilson Creek Park, Shortridge Park, Lakeside Park (partial closure)
Fern Ridge Dam & Reservoir
Closed: Kirk Park
Lookout Point Lake
Closed: Meridian Park
Any sites deemed unsafe for staff or the public due to public health or safety concerns will be closed on a case-by-case basis. The Corps will continue to share updates with the public on how COVID-19 impacts our recreation mission as this situation evolves. For more information about recreation, visit: www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/.
When visiting open recreation sites, please take the following actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It is recommended that you:
- Carry hand sanitizer or personal options for washing hands. Please remember that public places are only as clean as the last person who touched them. Our vault restrooms do not have water available and may not have hand sanitizer. Take the recommended necessary precautions with all high-exposure areas, such as play structures and restrooms.
- Cancel or reschedule existing campground reservations; visit www.Recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777.
- Cancel or reschedule any group events planned at a Corps picnic shelter or site. Follow federal and state size limits for group gatherings.
- Follow CDC guidance for how to protect yourself and others at www.coronavirus.gov.
Learn more about what the U.S. government is doing here: www.usa.gov/coronavirus.
Questions? Call the public affairs office at 503-808-4510.
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*This news release is an update to a previous release posted on March 16; read it here.*