COVID-19 Updates for HWD Parks
Masks Order – State of Alabama
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.
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 – Homewood Senior Center is currently closed for indoor activities – Lunch program update – Click here for more information
Lee Community Center – Closed at this time
Programs and Miscellaneous
Facility Memberships – Update 9/03/2020 – Click here for more information
Fitness and Recreation Classes – Classes at Homewood Community Center resumed August 31, 2020. All classes and activities at Homewood Senior Center are still cancelled at this time.
Homewood Parks Covid Waiver: Click Here
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.