Some Racine County Golf Courses, Parks To Start Reopening

RACINE COUNTY, WI — A number of golf courses, dog parks and campgrounds in Racine County will start opening as early as April 24 after Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued new guidelines under a state safer at home extension.

Wisconsin's safer at home order was extended through May 26 and public and private K-12 schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. As part of the order, some restrictions were lifted on golf courses and park areas.

“We recognize the value of getting outside during this pandemic and ask that residents enjoy our facilities by maintaining social distancing, not gathering in groups, and staying away if you are sick,” County Executive Delagrave said in a statement Thursday.

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On Friday, April 24, Racine County golf courses at both Ives Grove and Browns Lake will reopen at 8 a.m. All tee times and pre-payment must be made online through www.Ivesgrovegl.com or www.brownslakegc.com. No in-person payment will be accepted.

County officials said the clubhouses will be closed, except for limited access to restrooms. Golf carts are prohibited - golfers will have to walk. There will be no food or drink service provided. Under the current executive order, all driving ranges will remain closed.

On Friday, April 24, Racine County dog parks, including the Jean M. Jacobson Dog Park at Case Eagle Park and the Karen A. Nelson Dog Park at Quarry Lake Park, will open by 8 a.m. after the completion of maintenance.

On Friday, May 1, Racine County campgrounds at Cliffside Park and Sanders Park, which had been closed for the winter, will reopen. The comfort stations will be open for use by campers. All group campsites remain closed until further notice and no reservations for group campsites will be taken at this time, county officials said this week. Camping reservations can be made online here: www.realracine.com/hotels/camping.

Social Distancing Still Required

County officials say that will some outdoor recreation facilities are reopening, all visitors must maintain at least six feet of social distancing and should not visit facilities if they are sick.

County officials said signs will be placed throughout County parks and campgrounds reminding people of the importance of maintaining social distancing. Racine County staff will monitor golf courses, dog parks and campgrounds for compliance with social distancing orders.

All buildings at Racine County parks, including restroom facilities, will remain closed. Playgrounds are also still closed, according to the County.

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