MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mylan Park Aquatic Center will open June 1 with CDC guidelines. Additionally, guests are asked to agree to a “social contract” that details expected behavior.
Director of Aquatics and track, Jennifer Lainhart says the agreement includes not entering the facility if you are sick, wearing a face covering, practice proper hygiene, clean equipment that you use with disinfectant provided and practice social distancing.
“In the pool, the CDC has recommended people do not wear face coverings because it could limit breathing,” Lainhart said. “So, it’s maintaining social distancing in the pool, but throughout our facilities, we will be requiring a cloth face covering or a mask.”
Building staff will be required to monitor capacity, and that could create inconvenience for some guests.
“One of the things people may experience is waiting to get it if there are a lot of people trying to get in during a certain time or day,” Lainhart said.
This will also be the first year for the splash pad on the recreation side of the aquatic center.
As guidelines are loosened and crowd sizes can increase more events are expected to return to the park. But, now small birthday parties or gatherings can be scheduled at the facility.
Now, batting cages can be rented with 48-hours advance notice and members can access the Fitness Center. In the coming weeks, more announcements are expected regarding low-contact sports.