As of Monday, all park facilities in the City of Erie have reopened after being closed for the past year.

Summer leagues, camps and recreational programs will be back this summer under strict guidance from the Erie County Health Department.

If visiting the parks, face masks and social distancing are encouraged.

The park facilities include the basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, skate park, picnic areas and restrooms.

Mayor Joe Schember says that reopening the parks is a major step back towards normal.