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 May 21, 2021

More Play!

The Mayor recently announced that nearly all restrictions on public and commercial activity, including capacity limits, types of activities, and time restrictions, are now lifted.

Permit holders and informal groups using fields during Community Open Play can now play soccer, flag football, lacrosse, field hockey, contact football and rugby. All organized activities require a permit.

Patrons using the fields are asked to wear masks at all times. Adults and older children must continue to wear masks in the playground and adjacent seating areas. We encourage you to get vaccinated!

Subject to Change

All guidance and rules are subject to change based on DC public health guidelines and orders from the Mayor’s Office. Check the #playitsafe web page frequently and watch for additional email updates.

For Your Safety

Wear mask whenever possible

Stay 6 feet apart from others

No more than 100 people in a group

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, Twitter and Instagram.

USING THE FIELDS DURING THE REOPENING PERIOD

FIELD RULES

No more than 100 people per field/event anywhere on the campus

Stay 6-10 feet apart from others

HOW IT WORKS

Open Play is available during designated times.

Please limit play to 60 minutes so others may enjoy the Fields.

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
● 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
View the complete list of policies HERE.

COVID INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

District Of Columbia Coronavirus website

CDC Recommendations on Parks and Recreational Facilities