Ministry to open 8 parks in the first stage only for exercising

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has announced the procedures and requirements for visiting eight public parks for physical exercise during specific times from Monday, June 15, 2020 in the first stage.

This is part of state’s plan to gradually lift restrictions which were in place to curb the spread of COVID-19).

The ministry explained that the public’s access to parks will be from 4am till 9am and from 4pm till 10pm and only for exercise.

The parks, which will be allowed to visit in the first stage are Al Wakra Public Park, Al Khor Park, Park 66 - Al Qatifia, Al Shamal City Park, Al Sailiya Park - Abu Nakhleh, Al Dafna Park, MIA Park and Al Rayan Park.

The Ministry urged the visitors of parks for physical exercise to comply fully with preventive measures and precautionary measures.

The visitors should show green colour in Ehteraz app when entering the park.

They will undergo temperature check before entering the park.

They should follow the instructions and cooperate with park security personnel in maintaining safety and social distance.

The visitors should not sit in the park (exercising only).

They should maintain public and personal hygiene inside and outside the parks and safe disposal of waste.

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