Upper St. Clair To Reopen Outdoor Facilities

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA — As the region concludes its first week of the state's yellow reopening phase following the coronavirus outbreak, Upper St. Clair township and school district officials are beginning the gradual reopening of the community's outdoor resources.

Beginning Friday, tennis courts and sports courts in the township will reopen. Single play is encouraged. Also on Friday, the school district will permit use of tracks, fields and outdoor basketball courts at all district buildings. Because of ongoing construction, access to the high school turf field and track will be limited to 4 p.m.-9 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

All users should follow guidelines and social distancing recommendations established by the Centers for Disease Control and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

During the yellow phase, organized athletics, programs and permit-based activity are still prohibited on all township and school district fields and within facilities. In addition, all playgrounds as well as the Community & Recreation Center remain closed until further notice.

Once the region enters the green phase, and upon further guidance from the state and county health departments, additional decisions will be made regarding summer aquatics and organized athletics. The Community & Recreation Center continues to waive membership fees through the closure.

“The Upper St. Clair community and region as a whole has worked extremely hard to get to this point permitting managed outdoor activity,” township manager Matthew R. Serakowski said. “We want to thank everyone for your understanding and patience during this response.
We ask that you continue to be respectful of one another, practice appropriate social distancing and enjoy the outdoors.”

“It is our hope that we will be able to offer more overall access as the summer progresses,” schol district superintendent John Rozzo, said. “Upper St. Clair is a community filled with caring individuals who work together for the greater good and find ways to help their neighbors
through challenging times. I am certain we will emerge stronger than ever.”