UPDATED: Eureka Reminds Residents of Park and Trail Rules During COVID-19

Updated on 10/1/20 to reflect changes per the State of California. 

The City of Eureka has seen an increase in public gatherings at City parks and trails and would like to clarify permitted uses of public spaces at this time.

Public gatherings of individuals outside of the household remain prohibited in public spaces by both State and Local Health Officer Orders in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 to the maximum extent possible and mitigate the impact on delivery of critical healthcare services.

The City of Eureka recognizes the benefits of the outdoors during this challenging time and would like to assure the community that City parks remain open for exercise and other socially distant activities such as disc golf, singles tennis, trail walking, biking, etc.

(the following strike out text was added on 10/1/20)

City playgrounds remain closed to maintain proper distancing and prevent surface contamination from shared equipment.

Caution tape and signage have been utilized to communicate the closure of this equipment. We ask the community to please not remove or displace this caution tape. The best rule of thumb is to not use any amenity with caution tape, or anything that requires you to touch, grab, or climb, etc. City park basketball courts also remain closed due to the close proximity required of individuals during game play.

Public gatherings of individuals outside of the household in parks and public spaces are not permitted per State and Local Health Officer Orders. Do not hold picnics, barbeques, parties and any other celebration or gathering of people in public spaces.

If you see a significant violation of this health order, particularly large social gatherings in public spaces, please call 707-441-4203 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and 707-441-4060 on evenings and weekends.  

Please remember that whenever you are outside of your household and outdoors, you must wear a mask when you cannot keep 6 feet from others.

Be prepared for limited access to public restrooms. Single-use restrooms are open along the waterfront, though multi-stall park restrooms continue to be closed. Residents are urged to bring their own water due to water fountains being closed. Do not use parks or trails if you are exhibiting symptoms. Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to visiting parks or trails. For more information on health guidance, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/.

Contact: Donna Wood, Interim Community Services Director, 707.268.1858, dwood@ci.eureka.ca.gov

Reminder About Eureka Parks’ Usage

We’re all tired of being socially distant.

We’ll be able to use the playgrounds at our parks again but until the pandemic passes, please remember to be socially distant and not to use the park’s group areas.

Reminder About Eureka Parks’ Usage

We’re all tired of being socially distant.

But if we work together, we’ll pull through it quicker. Enjoy our parks but please don’t use the group areas until it’s safe.

City of Eureka Reminds Residents of Park and Trail Rules During COVID-19

This post was updated on 10/1/20 to reflect changed per the State of California. New image also uploaded. 

The City of Eureka has seen an increase in public gatherings at City parks and trails and would like to clarify permitted uses of public spaces at this time.

Public gatherings of individuals outside of the household remain prohibited in public spaces by both State and Local Health Officer Orders in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 to the maximum extent possible and mitigate the impact on delivery of critical healthcare services.

The City of Eureka recognizes the benefits of the outdoors during this challenging time and would like to assure the community that City parks remain open for exercise and other socially distant activities such as disc golf, singles tennis, trail walking, biking, etc.

Strike-out text below was added as of 10/1/2020

City playgrounds remain closed to maintain proper distancing and prevent surface contamination from shared equipment.

Caution tape and signage have been utilized to communicate the closure of this equipment. We ask the community to please not remove or displace this caution tape. The best rule of thumb is to not use any amenity with caution tape, or anything that requires you to touch, grab, or climb, etc. City park basketball courts also remain closed due to the close proximity required of individuals during game play.

Public gatherings of individuals outside of the household in parks and public spaces are not permitted per State and Local Health Officer Orders. Do not hold picnics, barbeques, parties and any other celebration or gathering of people in public spaces.

If you see a significant violation of this health order, particularly large social gatherings in public spaces, please call 707-441-4203 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and 707-441-4060 on evenings and weekends.  

Please remember that whenever you are outside of your household and outdoors, you must wear a mask when you cannot keep 6 feet from others.

Be prepared for limited access to public restrooms. Single-use restrooms are open along the waterfront, though multi-stall park restrooms continue to be closed. Residents are urged to bring their own water due to water fountains being closed. Do not use parks or trails if you are exhibiting symptoms. Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to visiting parks or trails. For more information on health guidance, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/.

Contact: Donna Wood, Interim Community Services Director, 707.268.1858, dwood@ci.eureka.ca.gov

Sneak Peek: Clara May Berry Park Grand Re-Opening

We are so excited to be in the final stages of the Clara May Berry Park renovation project.

We have the Clara May Berry Park Grand Re-Opening Dec14 which you can RSVP to (by clicking on the link.)

For now, here are some sneak peek pictures.

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Please note this park will NOT be open to the public until December 14th so please refrain from visiting the location until then so staff an finish the final touches.

About the grant that funded this project:

UPDATE: Clara May Berry Park Grand Re-Opening changed to Dec 14

This update reflects a change in date and time for the grand opening of the Clara May Berry park grand re-opening. It will now be Dec 14 from 11AM to 1PM

Clara May Berry park has undergone a transformation and is officially reopening on December 14th! (updated date)

Join us for a ribbon cutting along with fabulous activities with the Humboldt County Library.

We will have children’s activities including crafts and storytelling! Snacks and refreshments will be served. 

Details:

Help Us Paint at Clara May Berry Park

We are looking for adult volunteers to help us paint at Clara May Berry Park

We are looking for a small group of volunteer to help us with a painting project!

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to sign up. We are hoping to paint Saturday the 23^rd but the date is flexible.

If you’re interested, please call Robin at 707-441-4206

UPDATE: Clara May Berry Park Grand Re-Opening changed to Dec 14

This update reflects a change in date and time for the grand opening of the Clara May Berry park grand re-opening. It will now be Dec 14 from 11AM to 1PM

Clara May Berry park has undergone a transformation and is officially reopening on December 14th! (updated date)

Join us for a ribbon cutting along with fabulous activities with the Humboldt County Library.

We will have children’s activities including crafts and storytelling! Snacks and refreshments will be served. 

Details:

Help support a Bee-Themed Mural at Clara May Berry Park

It’s a community fundraiser for a youth mural at Clara May Berry Park.

You can treat yourself to dinner and drinks at The Carter House Inn ($100 value)

Join us, as we build the community through art.  

How to Enter:

• Buy your ticket(s) at the Adorni Center (1011 Waterfront Dr.) between now and Sept. 30^th (You can buy (1) ticket for $5 or (5) tickets for $20. The more you enter, the greater chance of winning.
• You can also enter online through Empower Eureka on the Parks, Playgrounds, and Trails page. (Please be sure to leave your name and phone number on the payment page.) Click here (and go to the Parks, Trails, and Playgrounds section) to donate online.
• Winner will be called on Sept. 30^th and gift certificate will be available to pick up at the Adorni Center.

City of Eureka Receives $30,000 ‘Meet Me at the Park’ Grant to Increase Access to Local Play Spaces

Grant awarded by the National Recreation and Park Association and The Walt Disney Company

Eureka, CA, June 11, 2019 – City of Eureka has been selected to receive a $30,000 play space grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Walt Disney Company. This investment supports NRPA and Disney’s combined goal of providing one million kids and families with greater access to play.

Part of the national Meet Me at the Park Play Spaces grant program, park and recreation agencies across the country were invited to share their best ideas on increasing access to play spaces for children and families in their communities. Agencies with the most innovative and impactful project ideas were chosen to receive $30,000 grants to build their projects.