Parisians will be able to push a big "phew" of relief this weekend. Given the marked improvement in the health situation, the government has decided to lift several restrictions put in place in March. And this, from the announcements of May 28.
Saturday, May 30, all of the Parisian green spaces are open to the public, including the portions of the Petite Ceinture la Coulée Verte, the Parc de Bagatelle and the Parc Floral and the Arboretum. " We were in the starting blocks, " says Pénélope Komitès, deputy mayor in charge of green spaces. “ We were impatient - like all Parisians - to reopen the parks. For the past 3 weeks, we have been cleaning the gardens with a regular pass to empty the garbage cans and post rat poisons ... We have also cleaned the sanitary facilities. Everything is ready to return the green spaces to the inhabitants. "
As of this weekend, Parisians will be able to walk the paths of the gardens, settle on the benches and lawns or practice individual sports such as tai chi or yoga, collective sports are still prohibited.
Relaxation and conviviality while respecting the gestures of distancing. Anne Sollier
Measures that have become classic
Precise regulations have been put in place. The police headquarters did not make any specific requests and the health protocol proposed to the Prime Minister could easily be drawn up. Wearing a mask is recommended but not compulsory as in all public spaces.
" The number of people admitted to the green spaces will not be limited, " said the assistant. “ But we are going to ask the Parisians to respect the barrier gestures, not to regroup on a lawn with more than 10 without the recommended distances. If by chance there were too many people in the same place, the agents of the direction of the green spaces or the protection of security will intervene. A display will also be put up at the entrance of each garden. To ensure that the Pentecost weekend ran smoothly, the staff of the DPSP (Directorate of Protection, Security and Protection) as well as voluntary mediators were mobilized to tour large parks.
The children's play areas will be opened gradually as soon as possible with the installation of hydroalcoholic gel dispensers and soap at the entrance so that children can wash their hands.
Rediscovered freedom
The choice of a system of "dynamic parks" was not retained. We can sit and read on a bench lie in the grass ... No traffic direction imposed either. Everyone can walk around according to their desires. The pony riding school activities will be accessible to the public (pony at the Butte Chaumont) or always respecting the barrier gestures. The opening hours of the gardens will be the same as before from 7 a.m. for some and until 8 p.m.
Picnics are also allowed. " I hope that Parisians will gradually reclaim green spaces and be cautious, respecting the physical gestures of distancing allowing to limit the risk " concludes Pénélope Komitès. “ The weekend will be very busy because the weather will be fine and Parisians have been deprived for a long time of this natural breathing in the heart of the city. Everyone has to be reasonable and finally enjoy the greenery.