COVID-19 Updates for HWD Parks
Latest Updates Posted: 10/07/2020
Posted 10/7/2020 – Restrooms at Central Park, Patriot Park and Spring Park will reopen on Wednesday, October 7th.
Posted 9/3/2020 – All Homewood Parks Playgrounds will reopen on Friday, September 4th.
Posted 8/19/2020 – Effective Monday, August 31, 2020: Fitness by appointment hours at Homewood Community Center will expand to 6:00am-8:00pm Monday thru Friday and 8:00am-12:00pm on Saturdays.
Instructor classes with restricted class sizes will also resume August 31st.
Posted 08/07/2020 – Pool Season 2020 has ended. We hope to see you at the pools in 2021.
Jefferson County Health Order – Masks Update
Effective June 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm: A mask must be worn by any patron 9 years of age and older to gain admittance to a facility.
These admittance based facilities include: Homewood Community Center, Homewood Central Pool and The Pool @ Patriot Park.
Pools Exemption Notes: Masks can be removed at pool facilities once the patron is 6 foot distanced from persons not from the same household outdoors. Masks cannot be worn underwater, on slides or diving boards.
Fitness Center Exemptions: Masks are allowed to be removed once patron is exercising.
Facility & Program Updates:
Community Centers
Homewood Community Center – Fitness Center & Track open by appointment only – Click here for more information
Homewood Senior Center – Closed until further notice – Awaiting Guidelines for reopening – Lunch program update – Click here for more information
Lee Community Center – Closed until further notice
Swimming Pools
Homewood Central Pool & The Pool @ Patriot Park – Pools are now closed for the 2020 summer season.
Swim Team – Will not have a team summer 2020 due to COVID-19 guidelines.
Swim Lessons – Will not be held this summer due to COVID-19 guidelines
Athletic Facilities
Homewood Athletic Complex – Athletics have resumed please see the specific sports webpage for additional information.
Tennis Courts – All tennis courts have reopened.
West Homewood Athletic Center – Athletics have resumed please see the specific sports webpage for additional information.
Homewood Soccer Park – Athletics have resumed please see the specific sports webpage for additional information.
Weygand Field – Athletics have resumed please see the specific sports webpage for additional information.
Parks & Green Spaces
Homewood Central Park, Patriot Park, Spring Park, Overton Park, and Woodland Park – Parks Reopen Monday 5/11; Playgrounds reopen Friday 9/4; and Restrooms reopen 10/7. All Park visitors must maintain social distancing and wear a mask whenever social distancing can not be observed.
Programs and Miscellaneous
Facility Memberships – Update 5/20/2020 – Click here for more information
Fitness and Recreation Classes – Classes at Homewood Community Center will resume August 31st. All classes and activities at Homewood Senior Center are still cancelled.

COVID-19 Information Resources:
- The Jefferson County Department of Health: www.jcdh.org
- Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency: www.jeffcoema.org
- Alabama Department of Public Health: www.alabamapublichealth.gov
- US Centers for Disease Control (CDC): www.cdc.gov / COVID-19 specific page: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV
The Center for Disease Control recommends the following to best position yourselves during this viral episode:
- Frequent hand washing and covering coughs and sneezes.
- Avoiding touching mouth, nose or eyes.
- Stay home when you feel sick, especially if you are experiencing cold or flu like symptoms.
- If you feel sick, call ahead to your healthcare provider to discuss whether you need to be seen and follow their advice to avoid public spaces.
- Follow guidance of local public health officials as they revise best practices for individual health care.