COVID-19 Update: Substantial Transmission
At the Dundee Township Park District, the safety and well-being of our members, staff, and participants has and always will be our top priority. Our COVID-19 safety decisions are made based on guidance from the CDC and local health experts.
The CDC indicated that Kane County has moved to the Substantial Level of Community Transmission for COVID-19.
To help slow the spread and prevent our county from moving into higher risk zones and tighter restrictions, Dundee Township Park District will follow both the IDPH and CDC guidelines on face coverings.
It’s highly recommended to begin wearing a face covering on Monday, August 2. However, effective Tuesday, August 3, those visiting our facilities for any reason will be required to wear a face covering indoors regardless of vaccination status. Currently, there is no change in masking guidance for outdoor public settings.
As our policies continue to evolve, we will share any potential policy updates as quickly as it is safe and practical to do so. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support to help us all stay healthy together!
Restore Illinois – Phase 5 – Safe Return to Recreation
Updates 6/10/21
The State will move to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan on Friday, June 11, and the Dundee Township Park District is excited to begin transitioning back to pre-pandemic operations. While most areas of the District will no longer have capacity limits, it’s important to note that many offerings involve children 11 or under who are unable to be vaccinated. Therefore face coverings, and social distancing will still be required in those situations. Please see below for a list of updates as it relates to Phase 5.
As we receive more guidance from the State of Illinois and our Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA), we will continue to provide more information. We will adjust operations as quickly as possible and communicate via email, post on our website and social media outlets.
Once again, we thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming more of you back into our programs and facilities in the near future.
FACE COVERINGS
Effective Friday, June 11, fully vaccinated* individuals are not required to wear a face covering or social distance. Individuals not fully vaccinated should wear a face covering in our facilities and when social distancing is not possible. By participating in a Park District program, activity, event, or visiting a Park District facility without a face covering, you are verifying truthfully that you have been fully vaccinated*.
PROGRAM AND FACILITY UPDATES
Rakow Center and Randall Oaks Recreation Center
- Building hours and registration desk hours will remain the same.
- Reservations are no longer needed for the use of the indoor track.
- No capacity limits.
- Racquetball Courts (Rakow Center) will reopen on Friday, June 11.
Adult Activities Center
- Drop-in programming now available.
- Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-3:30 pm
- No capacity limits.
Aquatics
- Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center
- No capacity limits.
- Full concession operations will resume on Saturday, June 12.
- Sleepy Hollow Pool
- No capacity limits.
- Rakow Center Indoor Pool
- No capacity limits.
- Swim Lessons – Swim lessons will no longer require drop-offs. Parents will be able to attend indoors.
- Lap Swim
- Rakow Center Indoor Pool – Lap swim will be split 50/50 with drop-in lanes and by online reservations.
Fitness Centers
- Showers within all locker rooms will be available beginning Friday, June 11.
- There are no capacity limits in the fitness centers and group exercise classes.
- All fitness equipment will be open.
- The fitness center hours will remain the same throughout the summer. All fitness members will be notified once the hours have been extended to the pre-pandemic schedule.
- KidZone will remain closed at this time.
- Whirlpool and sauna are now open.
Randall Oaks Zoo
- As capacity limits have been lifted, we will no longer use sign-ups to visit the Randall Oaks Zoo. Visits are at your convenience, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily.
- Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated* patrons. Children under 12 and unvaccinated adults are recommended to wear face coverings while visiting the Zoo.
Randall Oaks Golf Club and Bonnie Dundee Golf Club
No capacity limits on golf or rentals. Fully vaccinated* individuals can enter the clubhouse without a face covering.
Camps
For more information regarding camps, please see your camp supervisor’s communication.
Playgrounds
No capacity limits. Fully vaccinated* individuals do not need to wear a face covering. Unvaccinated individuals do not have to wear a face covering as long as social distancing can be maintained.
*Fully vaccinated is two-weeks after the final dose.
General Programming & Special Events
Our Digital Summer Program Guide is available online. This guide spans May-August and includes summer camps and special events. Registration is currently underway. If you need assistance with online registration, please email guestservices@dtpd.org. If you need to get in touch with staff, please call (847) 428-7131 Monday-Friday, between 9:00 am-4:00 pm.
Stay up-to-date on the Illinois Resurgence Region Tiers and Metrics.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will continue to track our region’s positivity rate, and updates concerning the Park District will be posted to dtpd.org. For additional details, please review the following:
- View the Illinois Department of Public Health website
- View the Phase 5 guidelines.
- View the All Sports Policy
Each area of service will have a set of guidelines that must be followed to ensure safe participation. For the safety of all employees and patrons, the Dundee Township Park District requests that all facility guests and program participants over the age of 2 to follow IDPH guidelines and wear face coverings when inside the building and any time when 6-ft. of social distancing cannot be maintained.
The Dundee Township Park District will not be taking temperatures of patrons entering the building. Instead, we ask that all patrons utilizing the facility perform a self-check before coming to the facility. Ask yourself the following questions before coming to the facility. If you answer yes to any of these questions, please do not come on-site that day to help prevent the spread of illness. Staff may ask you if you’ve completed the self-check upon entering the facility.
-Do you have a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher?
-Do you have a cough?
-Do you have a sore throat?
-Do you have muscle aches?
-Have you been experiencing difficulty breathing or shortness of breath?
-Have you had a new or unusual headache?
-Have you noticed a loss of taste or loss of smell?
-Have you been experiencing chills or rigors (i.e., a sudden feeling of cold with shivering accompanied by a rise in temperature)?
-Do you have any gastrointestinal concerns (e.g., abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea)?
-Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
-Is anyone in your household displaying any symptoms (as listed above) of COVID-19?
-To the best of your knowledge, in the last 14 days, have you come into close contact with anyone who has tested positive for or been diagnosed with COVID-19?
In addition, the Dundee Township Park District will be following all cleaning procedures based on the CDC recommendations. Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the facility, and desk shields have been placed at the registration desks to protect you and our staff.
Resources for Accurate Information on COVID-19
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Kane County Health Department
- Illinois COVID-19 Hotline Number: (800) 889-3931