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Pétanque Returns To Larkin Park in Claremont
Unvaccinated people are encouraged to wear masks and practice physical distancing while playing the game, according to Claremont officials.
CLAREMONT, CA — With California lifting its coronavirus restrictions earlier this month, city officials have announced the return of pétanque to Larkin Park.
Games will be held every Sunday at 4 p.m. on the park's pétanque court on the north-eastern side, Claremont officials said in a statement. Pétanque is similar to bocce ball but, instead of rolling the ball, players in pétanque toss their ball toward a target.
Although communal equipment will be available to use, participants are encouraged to bring their own for hygiene reasons. Players who have not received a COVID-19 vaccination are encouraged to wear a face covering and practice physical distancing from other people, according to city officials.
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A waiver must be filled out before playing pétanque and can be done so at the court or ahead of time online by visiting this link. Larkin Park is located at 660 N. Mountain Ave.
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