Play It Safe - The Fields at RFK Campus

WELCOME BACK!

Events DC and CRYSP DC are committed to patron, staff and community safety. We thank you for being a partner in the successful and safe reopening of The Fields.

Effective Friday, December 11, 2020

All organized activities require a permit — Contact CRYSP for information on permitting and allowable activities
Open Play continues at designated times
Patrons should wear masks, keep 6-10 feet distance and wash/sanitize hands upon entry
Maximum of 25 people per field/event, including coaches/staff/parents
Maximum of 30 people on the playground

For Your Safety

Stay 6 feet apart from others

No more than 25 people in a group

No contact sports

Wear mask whenever possible

See below for more details about using The Fields during the reopening period. And remember to #playitsafe!

For more information regarding the reopening, please email rfkoutreach@eventsdc.com. For information about the operation of the fields, contact thefields@cryspdc.org.

For the latest updates, please make sure to check out Events DC’s social media accounts: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, as well as CRYSP DC’s: Facebook and Instagram.

USING THE FIELDS DURING THE REOPENING PERIOD

FIELD RULES

No more than 50 people per field/event anywhere on the campus

Stay 6-10 feet apart from others

Low-risk sports: no-contact practices and games allowed

Medium- and higher-risk sports: no-contact practices only — no games

HOW IT WORKS

Open Play is at designated times

Please limit play to 60 minutes – so others may enjoy

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Sanitize equipment and wash hands upon entering & leaving

Bring your own water – no sharing

Wear masks whenever possible

Don’t touch things unless necessary

PLAYGROUND RULES

Open from 8 am to dusk daily
For youth ages 12 and under, with adult supervision
Limited to 30 participants at a time
Please limit play to 60 minutes – so others may enjoy
No more than 10 people in a group
Stay 6 feet apart from others
Patrons assume their own risk when using the playground and fitness equipment
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Sanitize your hands upon entry & exit
Bring your own refreshments – no sharing
Wear masks whenever possible

ADDITIONAL RULES

● All children under the age of 18 must have adult supervision.
● Patrons must clean up after themselves before leaving.
● Dogs are prohibited in the playground and adjacent areas.
● Confetti, glitter, rice, birdseed, and spray “silly string” are prohibited.
● Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and drug use are prohibited.
● Amplified music, barbecuing and open fires are prohibited.

Report any concerns to uniformed field staff, who will facilitate the use of the playground and playground shade structure.

FIELD USE POLICIES

Fields may be closed at any time for safety concerns
Patrons are responsible for adhering to all field/campus policies and may use the playing fields only during their designated time; failure to do so may result in being asked to leave the premises
All children under the age of 18 must have adult supervision
Only guide dogs are allowed on the playing fields
Metal cleats and bare feet are prohibited on the playing fields
Do not leave personal items unattended
Drink water—food, chewing gum, sunflower seeds and beverages are prohibited on the playing fields
Tobacco and smoking of any type is prohibited on the campus
The following activities or items are prohibited on the playing fields:
- Bicycles
- Alcoholic beverages
- Glass containers
- Fireworks or any open flame
- Golfing, shot putting, javelin or discus throwing
- Use of drones or model planes or rockets
- Painting, chalking, tape or other adhesive material without prior approval
- Stakes, spikes or other pointed objects

DISTRICT AND OTHER COVID INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

District Coronavirus website

CDC Recommendations on Parks and Recreational Facilities