Washington State Ferries have decided to continue the Winter schedule (fewer ferries) due to low ridership.
All common-touch areas on our ferries and terminals are being routinely cleaned, and workers are reminded to practice good hygiene. These are high touch public spaces, and it’s important for the public to also do your part to protect yourselves and others by practicing good hygiene and reconsider traveling if you are sick.
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WSF is extending its current winter sailing schedule through the end of next month due to declines in ridership from COVID-19. The spring sailing schedule will now tentatively begin on April 26 rather than March 29. Customers should continue following the
winter schedule.
All vehicle reservations made for dates between March 29 and April 25 will automatically be cancelled. Customers still looking to travel during those dates will need to
rebook new reservations based on the extended winter sailing schedule.
https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/Notification.aspx
All Washington State Parks are now closed:
OLYMPIA, Wash. — All of Washington's state-run parks, wildlife areas, water access areas, and DNR-managed land are closed for at least two weeks.
Camping and other overnight accommodations on state-managed recreation land is closed through April 30. That includes roofed accommodations such as cabins, yurts and vacation houses.
Park entrances and facilities are closed and on-site services are suspended. Essential staff will be present to "preserve and protect resources."
Washington state parks, DNR land close after Inslee's stay-at-home order
Some city parks have also closed. From the link:
Cities across the state
have already begun setting limits to their parks. Seattle, Bellevue, Burien, Lynwood and Everett all shut down park playgrounds ahead of the governor’s speech. At parks in Seattle, Burien and Federal Way, crews used caution tape to cover swing sets and jungle gyms. In Tacoma, park bathrooms, parking lots, playgrounds and sport courts are closed.
Our town has not closed city parks and hopefully they won't unless too many people congregate. I was at our largest park this afternoon and there were some people walking their dogs and a few strolling on the beach. The park is big enough where no one has to get anywhere near other people though I did see a group of teens sitting on the grass. We also have some city trails that allow plenty of room between people.
If these places shut down it's going to be tough to get out into fresh air. Downtown is empty except for the few restaurants offering pickup service.
For the first time I'm feeling some anxiety as are some friends. At least I have my husband to keep me company - we're used to spending 24/7 together so it's a comfort. I have heard from a few friends who are dreading having their partners home all day and night. I guess it'll be a good time for pre-retirees to get used to it.
