After more than a year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is opening playgrounds, observation towers, and widening groups allowed at state parks, according to a Wisconsin State Journal report. The changes by the DNR will go into effect on April 30 at parks, trails, and other natural areas. Loosened restrictions include:
- Observation towers and playgrounds will be open;
- Capacity for shelters, amphitheaters, and campgrounds will be increased to 100 people;
- Capacity for special events will increase to 100;
- Stand-alone concession facilities will open to the public at 50% capacity, including staff; and
- Volunteer group sizes will be increased to 50 people.
Capacity limits imposed last year to ensure social distancing and face-covering requirements inside buildings will remain in place.
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