More Halton Region Closures Due to COVID-19

The Town of Halton Hills announced today that, although the risk is low, programs, recreation, and library facilities will close, all in an effort to minimize the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This precautionary action aligns with medical direction to practice ‘social distancing’ and avoid large gatherings. “The Town has been following all recommended procedures per the direction of the Medical Officer of Health and Halton Region’s Public Health Department,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “The decision to close our facilities is consistent with our area municipal partners and supports our efforts to safeguard the community.” Effective March 14, the following facilities will be closed and all programs will be cancelled until further notice: • Acton Arena and Community Centre • Mold-Masters Sportsplex • Gellert Community Centre • Cultural Centre and John Elliott Theatre • Hillsview Active Living Centres (Georgetown and Acton) • Halton Hills Youth Centres (Georgetown and Acton) • Acton Lions and Georgetown Indoor Pools • Georgetown and Acton Libraries. Go to https://www.haltonhills.ca/ for more information and updates. Additionally, effective March 14, all Town of Milton recreation, culture and library facilities are closed and programs are cancelled, until April 5. For more information and updates on Milton go to https://www.milton.ca/en/living-in-milton/covid-19-coronavirus.aspx Halton Conservation has announced closures: Mountsberg will be closed and Maple Town, as a result, will also be closed for the remainder of the season. Crawford Lake will be open, with trail access, but the Longhouse Village will be closed for the immediate future and Sweet Water will be closed for the remainder of the season. Rattlesnake Point, Hilton Falls, Mount Nemo and Robert Edmondson will remain open, with trail access, as we understand the importance of access to nature for community health and wellness. Please note that facilities, such as visitor centres, indoor washrooms, gift shops and food services, at these parks will be closed for the immediate future, so be sure to plan ahead. Glen Eden will be closed for the remainder of the season. Conservation Halton Administration Office will be closed to the public but will continue to operate through phone and email communications. You can find more information and updates on park closures at conservationhalton.ca.