The City of Orillia is taking a staggered approach to reopening.
It plans to have Rotary Place reopen on Feb. 24 and the Orillia Recreation Centre reopen two days later (for user groups only).
Then, the city anticipates having the rec centre reopen to the public for pre-registered drop-in programs starting on March 1.
“The City is working diligently to meet all the necessary health and safety protocols in order to reopen facilities that have been closed for more than a month. There is still work to be done behind the scenes as we ease into reopening, so we thank you for patience,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Like many of the businesses in our community and other municipalities, the City had made necessary adjustments to our facility operations, including staffing levels, in response to the shutdown and stay-at-home order. Coupled with the presence of highly transmissible variants in the region, we are taking a very measured and responsible approach to the reopening of our facilities. We are excited to provide recreation and fitness programs to our citizens and user groups, but urge people to stay vigilant and follow COVID-19 safety protocols.”
The City of Orillia is working towards the following reopening dates:
- Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S) will remain open for services by appointment only. To book your appointment, please visit orillia.ca/onlineservices. Residents are also encouraged to use services by phone and via email where available.
- Rotary Place will reopen on Feb. 24 for user groups.
- The Orillia Recreation Centre will reopen on Feb. 26 to user groups such as the Orillia Channel Cats, Orillia Lakers and Orillia Suns.
- The Orillia Recreation Centre will reopen for drop-in programs on March 1.
- Online registration for drop-in programs will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Drop-in programs can be viewed and registered for online at orillia.ca/SUN.
- The online pre-registration process will look slightly different as staff have made some improvements to the system. If you require assistance, please call 705-3235-4FUN (4386).
- The Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.) remains open to the public.
- The Orillia Farmers’ Market will reopen for in person shopping in the Orillia Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The virtual market will continue with curbside pick-up available. Visit orilliafarmersmarket.on.ca for details.
- The Orillia Public Library is continuing its curbside pick-up services at this time. Visit orilliapubliclibrary.ca for more information.
Please note, all visitors to City recreation facilities will be screened and required to sign a waiver. Participants must wear a mask in common areas and are permitted to show up only 15 minutes prior to their program. Additionally, enhanced cleaning measures and adjusted room occupancy limits are in place. Information regarding program safety protocols, instructions on how to sign up for a drop-in time or a FUN Pass, can be found at orillia.ca/fun.
With our area in the Red-Control zone of the provincial COVID-19 response framework, @cityoforillia is taking a conscientious approach to reopening City facilities. Read the full release at https://t.co/64GHtKxGRm for details on what facilities are reopening and when. pic.twitter.com/mVM6ZxAUOb
— City of Orillia (@cityoforillia) February 19, 2021