Parks and other towns across Arizona are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Parks, AZ community.
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Arizona COVID-19 Cases
Arizona Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,480,752
Arizona New Coronavirus Deaths:
Arizona Total Coronavirus Deaths: 33,538
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Parks
Arizona national, state parks that are closed, open during coronavirus - azcentral.com
Most parks, monuments and other popular outdoor recreation destinations in Arizona are partially or fully open after having been closed when the new coronavirus pandemic erupted last spring. More info »
AZ Central - 03/19/2020 12:00pmCoronavirus leads Arizona governor to close bars, clubs, gyms for 30 days - Fox News
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered the closure of bars, gyms, movie theaters, nightclubs and water parks across the state for 30 days in an effort to combat a spike in coronavirus cases. More info »
Fox News - 06/29/2020 11:52amArizona Issues New Shutdown Order As Coronavirus Cases Spike
In an about-face, Arizona's Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered the state's bars, gyms, movie theaters and water parks to shut down for at least 30 days amid thousands of new coronavirus cases in the state. More info »
NPR - 06/29/2020 02:22pmMayors, cities can't close parks, essentials without going through Ducey - ABC15 Arizona
An executive order by Arizona's governor makes it harder for mayors, cities, and towns to close parks, essentials or mandate stay at home orders without going through the state. More info »
ABC15 Arizona - 03/24/2020 06:11amCoronavirus: Some national parks, state parks close amid outbreak - USA TODAY
Coronavirus COVID-19. Add Topic. These national and state parks are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. ... "Arizona State Parks and Trails recreation parks, campgrounds and trails are open. More info »
USA Today - 03/22/2020 12:00pm