mParks wants to express our gratitude and support to all our members during this unprecedented time. We are seeing members step up and serve their communities in ways that far surpass their job descriptions. The theme of the 2020 Conference & Trade Show - In This Together - has never been more accurate.

While mostly remote, the mParks staff is working diligently to meet the needs of our members. Feel free to email any of us at anytime or email info@mParks.org if you're not sure who to contact. The office phone is being checked regularly, so please leave a message and the correct staff person will call you back in a timely manner. 

 Park & Recreation Resources

SHARED MEMBER RESOURCES

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• Michigan's outdoors are here for you (Michigan DNR)

• NRPA/CDC Joint Statement on Using Parks and Open Space While Maintaining Social Distancing

• NRPA News and Resources for the Field

• Operating Public Swimming Pools (CDC)

• Keeping a Safe Social Distance in Parks and on Trails During the COVID-19 Pandemic (NRPA)

• Urban Park and Recreation Leaders Discuss Fast-Evolving Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic (NRPA)

• Parks, Recreation & COVID-19 Public Policy & Directors Committees Call (3/20/2020)

  • Chat Box Transcript 

  • Resources mentioned and/or shared during call

• View list of “closure” work options – add your ideas! (live Google Document)

• Email from Michigan DNR Grants to Prospective Applicants

• Oakland County orders all playground equipment, shopping malls closed to prevent spread of COVID-19

• [MICHIGAN] State park campgrounds, overnight lodging facilities and shelters are closed, but state parks stay open for now - March 23

• Webinar | Park Leaders and COVID 19: Serving the Community in Challenging Times (City Parks Alliance)

• Parks, Recreation & COVID-19 Public Policy & Directors Committees Call (4/2/2020)

• Golf Course Operations During COVID-19 Member Call (4/7/2020)

  • Here's a state-by-state breakdown of where golf's allowed and where it isn't

  • GAM Statement on COVID-19

  • Reduced maintenance on golf courses due to novel coronavirus pandemic

  • City of Grand Rapids Closure Sign

  • City of Grand Rapids Closure email

• Camp Licensing Guidance (4/10/2020)

• Michigan Campgrounds during COVID-19 Member Call (4/13/2020)

  • Campground Resource Page

• NRPA: Pre-Planning for Reopening: Beaches, Parks & Summer Camps! Are We Ready? -  recording

• Restoration of Operations Procedures Manual (West Bloomfield Parks & Recreation Commission) 

• City of Petoskey Modified Work Plan/Schedule 

• Phased Reopening Planning – Gradually Restoring Operations to Protect Public Health  (NRPA)

• Assessing the Risk of Spaces, Facilities and Programs (NRPA)

• Path to Recovery (NRPA)

• Reopen Michigan - Emerging from Michigan’s Stay-Home-Stay-Safe Executive Order: Local Public Health Guidance for Improving Safety (see pages 20-24 for recreation)

• Aquatic Facility Re-Opening Messaging & Planning (USA Swimming)

•  Message from EGLE re: campground and public pool programs

• Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19 (CDC)

• Guidance for Administrators in Parks and Recreational Facilities (CDC)

• WEBINAR: COVID 19 Member Survey Analysis Updates from Around the State (5/14/20)

• Back to the Ballpark Recommendations (USA Softball)

• Youth Programs & Camps During the COVID-19 Pandemic (CDC)

• Child Care Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic (CDC)

• WEBINAR: Virtual Camp Programming (5/20/20)

• NEW: WEBINAR: Virtual Recreation Programming
• Guidelines for Safe Day Camp Operations During COVID-19 (LARA)
• NEW: WEBINAR: The Road to Re-Opening (6/9/20)

State of Michigan & Health Official Resources

During these unprecedented times, working diligently in the digital world is more necessary than ever.

Does your committee or focus area need a way to continue meeting? Email info@mparks.org to set up a GoToMeeting Call or Webinar.

Need a refresher on the mParks Member Database and Group Functionality?

mParks Virtual Play and Wellness Network is a compilation of resources to engage families in wellness and nature. As public space closures are constantly changing, please use these resources as they relate to your location and your family’s needs, in keeping with local regulations and CDC recommendations.

Additionally, please follow local, state and federal recommendations to stay informed on current recommendations and guidelines set forth by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC, and the WHO.