UPDATED NOTICE REGARDING THE COVID-19 VIRUS
 

The City playgrounds are closed for children at this time to reduce the spread of Covid-19.  To encourage residents to meet Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25, we will be reducing access and parking within Borst and Riverside parks.  The gate by Borst Park Kitchen #2 will be closed but park patrons can park by Futurus High School/Parks Maintenance building, by Wheeler field/Borst Softball Fields, or by the soccer fields to access the trail system.  This is being done to limit the need for city staff who daily lock and unlock gates, dump trash cans, and clean restrooms.  We want people to enjoy the City Parks and Trails and as the Governor stated: “Engaging in outdoor exercise activities, such as walking, hiking, running or biking, but only if appropriate social distancing practices are used”.

The City has placed porta-potties and hand-washing stations at Borst, Riverside, and Washington parks, as well as the Centralia Train Depot and they are cleaned daily.

All park rental facilities, as of March 16th, (kitchens, picnic shelters, and the Centralia Train Depot multi-purpose rooms) and recreation activities are closed or canceled until further notice.  If you had a Borst Park kitchen or Train Depot facility reserved during the months of March or April, your full refund has been processed.  If you have a facility rented for May or beyond and want a refund, please leave a message at (360) 330-7688 with your name and facility rental date, and your refund will be processed once business has resumed.  If you would like your reservation moved to a future date, please email: jliseth@cityofcentralia.com or call/text (360) 523-4964, Monday-Friday, 8-5 pm for immediate assistance. 

All Centralia Parks & Recreation sponsored activities and programs are canceled for the months of March and April as well, including volleyball open gyms, Arts & Crafts Club, the April Borst Home Open House, pitching and all practice field reservations.

Community sponsored sports groups have set their own cancellation policies and procedures.  Please check with the sponsoring organization for more information.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Emil Pierson, Community Development Director at epierson@cityofcentralia.com or (360) 880-3013 (call/text).