May 22, 2020

Broomfield Reintroducing Recreation, Parks and Library Services

Thanks to your patience and perseverance to protect our community, public health officials support the slow and guided access to the City and County of Broomfield’s recreation facilities, fields, and personal training services to start May 26. In a balanced and phased approach, incremental restrictions will continue to be lifted through June with a broader reopening in July based on COVID-19 conditions with physical distancing and other requirements in place.  The structured timeline and plan will be in place subject to CDPHE's issuance of a revised state order or approved local variance. Indoor Fitness Facilities & Gyms Pools (indoor/outdoor lap pools) Athletic Fields Tennis/Pickleball Courts Library/CSU Extension Arts & Museum

“The Broomfield community has stepped up to the challenge of slowing the spread of COVID-19 and flattening the curve which helped drive our decision to slowly and methodically expand access to services and facilities.” -- Public Health Director, Jason Vahling  

Accomplishments Since Stay-At-Home  Continuing trend of a decline in newly reported cases  Decreased hospitalizations in Broomfield and the Denver Metro Region Increased local testing capacity (with the ability to meet or exceed the recommended 105 tests per/day) Increased testing and containment for our vulnerable populations at Long Term Care Facilities Increased epidemiology workforce to ensure ongoing ability to isolate positive cases and quarantine secondary contacts Healthcare systems have not been overwhelmed (ICU bed capacity is at 70%)

Online Appointments for Paul Derda Recreation Center & Broomfield Library on May 26  Residents may start booking the following services via online appointments only starting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 26 through B-REx.com. Please be patient, flexible, and mindful of an anticipated high demand on lap pool personal training appointments with relatively few slots available due to public health restrictions.  The Lap Pool at Paul Derda Recreation Center Personal Training One Instructor to Maximum of Three Participants   Mon-Fri 5a.m-7p.m., Sat/Sun 8a.m.-4p.m.  One-hour sessions followed by 30 minutes of deep cleaning before next session Personal Training at Paul Derda Recreation Center One Personal Trainer to a Maximum of Three Clients Mon-Fri 5a.m.-7p.m., Sat/Sun 8a.m.-4p.m. One-hour sessions followed by 30 minutes of deep cleaning before next session begins Parks & Fields Use of the fields and bike park is limited to no more than 10 individuals at a time Bike Park opens May 30  Athletic Fields open June 15 with limited use

Library/CSU Extension Curbside Pickup of holds Tues-Sat 10a.m.-1p.m. Touchless curbside pick up for holds. Pick up within five days of being notified, materials are quarantined for 72 hours.

Currently Closed/Canceled For The Summer: Broomfield Bay, 4th of July Picnic, Summer Camps  Broomfield Bay: Due to closures caused by COVID-19 this spring, the Broomfield Bay will not be opening for the summer. The City made the difficult decision to not open the outdoor aquatic park this summer after carefully considering available public health guidance, the significant financial implications, and the minimum one-month of preparation required to open. 4th of July Picnic, Fireworks, Trails Day: In consideration of large gathering precautions anticipated through the summer, and for the health and safety of residents, these summer events are canceled. Look for new ways to celebrate as a community coming soon - we’re hopeful that Broomfield Days will remain on the calendar! Summer Camps closed pending further guidance from the state. Summer camps are licensed through the Colorado Department of Human Services.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we navigate this unprecedented health and economic crisis together. #WeAreBroomfield #BroomfieldStrong