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Portland to keep pools closed all summer, cancel camps due to COVID-19

Portland Parks and Recreation camps, activities and public swimming pools will remain closed all summer, the bureau announced Tuesday.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Parks and Recreation says it will not open seasonal public swimming pools this summer and will cancel all camps and activities because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the department announced the measures Tuesday. 

Parks, trails and nature areas remain open and park greeters will be deployed “to make sure people know how to use their park system safely during the pandemic.”

Portland Parks and Recreation Director Adena Long said in a statement they have had to layoff or not hire hundreds of valued seasonal employees, that it was difficult news and that they will miss everyone this summer.

Note: The video in the player above first aired on March 24, after Portland and Vancouver initially decided to close parks and playgrounds

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