Camas closes parking lots at city’s parks, trailheads

Days after closing playgrounds, sports fields, picnic shelters and parks facilities such as public restrooms, the city of Camas is going a step further to help reduce crowds and promote the type of physical distancing experts say is needed to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

As of today, all parking lots attached to Camas parks and trailheads are also closed to the public. 

The city’s trails, open green spaces and grass areas within the parks remain open, but are now only accessible by foot, bike or other means of transportation that do not require parking in city parking lots.  

“I appreciate the many benefits of being outside, enjoying our trails and green spaces,” Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell stated in a press release sent to media today. “But we must continue to social distance to slow the spread of the coronavirus.” 

Earlier this month, Camas Parks and Recreation canceled all programs, special events and facility rentals through April. City Hall, the Camas Public Library and all other municipal buildings are also closed to the public.