Disc Golf Now Available at Burlington's Tyandaga Golf Course; Outdoor Pickleball Courts to Open Soon

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*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.Burlington, Ont. — Jan. 29, 2021 — The City of Burlington has added two more exciting and free outdoor physical activity opportunities for residents: Disc (frisbee) golf and outdoor winter pickleball courts. Outdoor exercise is considered essential under the province’s Stay at Home Order and for physical and mental health.The Outdoor Winter Play Challenge has also been extended to Feb. 28, 2021.

"Exercise as a means for mental health and physical health becomes more important as we get through the COVID-19 pandemic. These new opportunities for residents to remain active and healthy are essential. Following the rules and safety measures in place for the pickleball court and disc golf course will help ensure these places can stay open and continue to be a great source of activity for everyone." -- Chris Glenn, Director of Recreation, Community & Culture, City of Burlington

Disc GolfDisc golf is available as of Jan. 30 until Spring 2021 at Tyandaga Golf Course (1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.). Disc golf is a golf-style game played with specialized flying discs. Instead of hitting a ball into a hole, the player throws a disc into a target and the person with the lowest number of throws wins.Residents wanting to play can bring their own discs or borrow some from our lending library, available for online reservation and curbside pick-up from Brant Hills Community Centre, 2255 Brant St.There is no registration necessary and it is free to play, seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Please note, this course is not intended for organized team play at this time.All participants will have to ensure they are physically distancing themselves from anyone not within their households and follow all current public health directions.In order to promote safe interaction on the disc golf course and maintain a level of comfort for everyone present, we ask that all players follow the physical distancing standards noted below:

  • Physical distancing of at least 2 metres;
  • Maximum 5 players;
  • Approach the next tee when clear;
  • Do not touch the equipment of others;
  • Only one disc in the basket at a time;
  • Minimize contact with the basket;
  • Wearing a mask while playing is highly recommended; and
  • Please do not gather in the parking lot.

For more information, visit burlington.ca/outdoorplay.Outdoor Pickleball CourtsLeighland's (1200 Leighland Rd.) and Optimist Park’s (2131 Prospect St.) outdoor Pickleball Courts will open once court and weather conditions improve. This activity is considered outdoor exercise and is exempt from the stay at home regulations as exercise is an essential part of both physical and mental health.Courts will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to dusk. daily, weather permitting and players will need to bring their own equipment. Play is restricted to 30 minutes when others are waiting, and play is based on a first-come basis. If conditions are unsafe for play, signs will be posted, and the gates will be locked. Courts will be opened when conditions are safe for play.In order to promote safe interaction on the courts and maintain a level of comfort for everyone present, we ask that all players follow the physical distancing standards:

  • Spectators are not permitted;
  • Players waiting to enter court must remain 2-metres apart at all times and must wear a mask while waiting;
  • Bring your own hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes to be used on all high touch surfaces before, between, and after games;
  • Do not share equipment;
  • Mask wearing is required at all times while not in-game, and highly recommended during play;
  • Always maintain 2-metre distance from all players;
  • Consider Singles, Skinny Singles (half-court play) or if drills are the best option to maintain safe distancing;
  • If Doubles is played, allow the ball to drop if players are at risk of close contact with another player; and
  • When serving, each player must use their own ball. Return balls to the owner by paddling ball under the net.

For more information, visit burlington.ca/outdoorplay.Outdoor Winter Play ChallengeDue to popular demand, the Outdoor Winter Play Challenge has been extended to Feb. 28, 2021.The Outdoor Winter Play Challenge can give all participants many fun options for being active outside. This challenge will keep everyone busy with over 100 free, outdoor activities to complete. Activities range from making snow angels, going tobogganing, going for a hike or making a bird feeder.For more information, visit burlington.ca/outdoorplay.RELATED LINKS:

—PLEASE NOTE: To stay updated on what the City of Burlington is doing regarding COVID-19, please visit the dedicated pages burlington.ca/coronavirus (and subscribe) and bit.ly/mayormeedwardCOVID19updates, and our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page — bit.ly/COVID19BurlingtonFAQ that are updated as new information becomes available.A consolidated page for information and updates on the work of the provincial Ministers’ COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force is available at bit.ly/COVIDVaccineUpdates.Halton Region has also created a dedicated COVID-19 Vaccine webpage for up to date information on the status of our COVID19 vaccination program.A Burlington COVID-19 Task Force has been created to help support our community through this unprecedented emergency — updates will be provided at burlington.ca/COVID19taskforce.To report an incident of non-compliance with provincial emergency orders, please contact the Halton Regional Police Service COVID-19 Hotline: 905-825-4722.We’ve also created a dedicated page to feature the local organizations and businesses that have inspired us during the COVID-19 pandemic by taking action to support our community in new and creative ways — head to bit.ly/covidwallofinspiration.HELPFUL RESOURCES & RELATED LINKS:

--*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor's Media and Digital Communications Specialist

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