St. Joseph city officials have closed city playgrounds to
children due to coronavirus concerns.

The City of St. Joseph has stated playground equipment will be
closed to the public in an effort to cut off the spread of COVID-19. The closing
of the playgrounds is part of the amended emergency declaration issued by the
city.

Playgrounds might be closed, but the city does point out city
parks and trails remain open. In fact, city officials encourage the public to
use the parks and trails as a way to get out and exercise even as they maintain
the social distance recommended by health officials.

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 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph city officials have closed city playgrounds to
children due to coronavirus concerns.The City of St. Joseph has stated playground equipment will be
closed to the public in an effort to cut off the spread of COVID-19. The closing
of the playgrounds is part of the amended emergency declaration issued by the
city.Playgrounds might be closed, but the city does point out city
parks and trails remain open. In fact, city officials encourage the public to
use the parks and trails as a way to get out and exercise even as they maintain
the social distance recommended by health officials.

St. Joseph closes playgrounds due to COVID-19