ATTENTION

ALL PASS PLAN HOLDERS AND GUESTS

COVID-19 SAFETY

The Town of Wytheville and the Wytheville Parks and Recreation Department take the health and safety of our guests and employees very seriously, and we have implemented measures to help ensure the safe enjoyment of the Wytheville Recreation Center during the COVID-19 pandemic.

These measures include increased cleaning and sanitizing protocols, social distancing and the use of face masks by employees and users of the facility.

Masks are required to enter the facility.

Failure to follow these recommendations puts everyone at risk. For the community’s safety, it is imperative to take positive action to enforce these measures. 

Those who choose not to wear a mask will not be admitted and will be asked to leave the facility. Those who refuse will be escorted from the facility by law enforcement.

Those required to be escorted from the facility will face immediate suspension from use of the facility in accordance with disciplinary actions.

Reopening Guidelines – Updated January 25, 2021

We are happy to see many of our patrons back in the facility. Below you will find the latest information regarding the Wytheville Community Center Covid-19 guidelines.

Thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time. We are trying our best to give you the most “normal” experience as possible with us. We have worked hard to make sure all our equipment is properly spaced, and we are excited to say that we still have almost 70 pieces of equipment available to participants! Below you will find the latest information regarding the Wytheville Community Center reopening.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED when entering the facility and must be worn in areas where you are not exercising or swimming to include lobby, hallway, and stair areas.

In order to slow and stop the spread of the coronavirus, we ask you to follow the 3 C’s.

·         CONTAIN- Please stay home if you are sick until you have been fever-free for 72 hours without taking fever reducer medications.

·         COVER- Should you feel the need to cough or sneeze, please do so in your elbow or into a tissue that is immediately thrown away.

·         CLEAN- Frequent hand washing for 20-30 seconds is encouraged.

Accepting Risk of COVID-19:

By entering the public spaces within the Recreation Center, you are voluntarily assuming risk of exposure or infection. Although the Recreation staff is practicing enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures, certain risks are inherent in any public space where other users are present. If you are concerned about possible exposure, you are welcome to speak with or call Recreation staff at 276-223-3378.

Upon Arrival

Upon arrival please stop at the front desk to scan your card, complete the screening process and check availability as needed.

Required Reservations:

·         Therapy Pool - Open for single use only unless you are members of the same household. Reservations available in hour increments. Reservations can be made a week ahead of time and one reservation per day for each participant. Walk-ins will be accepted if space permits. Call 276-223-3378 for reservations.

Service Modifications:

The following changes have been made to service areas throughout the building. The duration of these changes is unknown at this time and will be guided by health recommendations from the state and Center for Disease Control.

Disinfecting & Sanitizing:

·         Restrooms will be cleaned every two hours.

·         All touch surfaces will be cleaned every two hours.

·         The recreation staff will be consistently cleaning equipment and participants are required to clean equipment after each use.

·         More sanitizing stations have been made available to participants to ensure proper cleaning of all equipment in all areas.

o   Sanitizing spray bottles and towels are located at the front desk. Upon arrival please see the front desk staff to receive your bottle and please return it to the assigned return table as you exit facility so staff can see that it is properly sanitized.

Other Preventative Measures:

We have put into place the following changes to encourage social distancing and to protect our guest and staff.

·         Masking: Virginia guidelines require appropriate facial covering while in the facility unless you are exercising or swimming.

·         Removed Furniture: We’ve removed high contact furniture such as tables, lobby chairs, hallway benches and senior lounge chairs to encourage social distancing.

·         Floor Markers: Floor markers have been put into place in the aerobic studio, fitness hallway and gymnasium for exercises not requiring equipment.

Fitness Area Changes:

All equipment has been relocated throughout the facility to ensure proper spacing per Virginia Health Department guidelines. Equipment is in the fitness area, gymnasium and multipurpose rooms.

·         Spotting is not permitted during this time.

·         Workout partners are not permitted during this time.

Removed Fitness Equipment:

The following equipment has been temporarily removed from our fitness facility.

·         Precor decline Olympic bench

·         Precor Plate Loaded Incline

·         Precor Back Extension Machine

·         Rogue Sled

·         Stability Balls

·         Abdominal Straps

·         Rogue Battling Ropes

·         Rogue Sandbags

·         Weightlifting Belts

·         Exercise Bands

·         1 Precor Upright Bike

·         1 Stairmaster Climber

Fitness Equipment That Must Be Checked Out:

In order to help keep our participants safe, the following equipment must be checked out from the fitness desk and returned after use for disinfecting.

·         Medicine Balls

·         Stretching Mats

Aquatic Changes:

·         The pool will be open for lap swimming only and will be one participant per lane.  Limited or no lanes available during water aerobics. See online Water Aerobic Schedule.

·         The therapy pool will be open for single use only unless you are members of the same household.

·         You must reserve the therapy pool at your desired time.

·         Locker Rooms/ Showers:  Locker Rooms are open however showers remain closed. We recommend that you come dressed in swim attire to use the pool.

Pass Plan Fees:

• Current pass plan holders will have access at no charge for the month of July, however, there will be scheduling requirements for some areas.
• Prepaid monthly, six month and annual pass plans – 138 days have been added to the expire date of your pass plan.

·         Continual pass plans – We suspended billing as of April 1 and during the time we were closed. Even though we opened July 6, there was no charge for the month of July. As we move into August, we will resume billing for continual plans. Due to having a deduction in March and then the closure of our facility beginning March 16, we have adjusted the August deduction for your continual pass plan to half of your regular rate. Beginning with September, billing will return to your normal rate of deduction.

Program Updates:

• Please visit our Facebook page for a listing of any programs being offered.

Parks and Shelters

Crystal Springs Recreation Area, Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park and Withers Park are open for public use; however, you must practice social distancing and limit any gatherings to less than 250 people. Camping at Crystal Springs has been suspended. Please Note: All restrooms at Crystal Springs, Withers Park and Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park are closed. 

We will continue to update our Facebook page and our website with any additional information as it develops. Thank you for your support and understanding.