Livingston Sports Fields Reopened; Here Are The Rules

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston took another step towards reopening from the coronavirus shutdown on Monday when it opened its athletic fields to the public.

In line with Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order, Livingston is allowing sports enthusiasts to play ball again … with some restrictions.

The rules include:

• In accordance with the governor’s executive order, only non-contact practices maybe played, provided that they do not involve person-to-person contact or routinely entail individuals interacting within six feet of one another.
• Each person should bring all of their own equipment. Sharing of equipment is discouraged as much as possible. If equipment is shared, you must utilize proper sanitation procedures for shared equipment (balls, bats, etc. — consult CDC guidance for cleaning and disinfection) and have sufficient disinfecting wipes or similar products available.
• Each person should bring their own water and drinks to practice activities. Group water coolers for sharing through disposable cups should not be used.
• Players should use their own hand sanitizer before and after play.
• All surfaces touched must be wiped with disinfecting wipes.
• Dispose of all trash, and when you leave take with you your personal belongings, water bottles, sporting equipment, etc. DO NOT leave anything behind at the field; doing so will put the health of the town employees at risk.
• If you or your family members have displayed any symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, do not use the fields.

Monday’s sports fields reopening in Livingston is the latest step in an ongoing process.

Restaurants in Livingston were given the go-ahead to reopen outdoors – with restrictions – on June 15. And the township will be reopening the Mervin T. Haines Pool on Friday, June 26.

• See related article: Restaurants In Livingston Can Reopen Outdoors; Zoning 'Relaxed'
• See related article: Livingston Will Reopen Town Pool After Gov. Murphy's Go-Ahead

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