COVID-19 | Texas Recreation and Park Society

Reopening News

Child Care and COVID-19 Courses from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

American Camp Association Camp Operations Guide Summer 2020

NRPA Specific Guidance for Common Park and Recreation Spaces, Facilities and Programs

Governor’s Abbott Strike Force to Open Texas

CDC Decision Tools for opening (5/15) –
Youth Programs and Camps
Child Care Decision Tool

Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19

CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes (4/29)

Guidelines for Opening Up America Again (White House)

Online Session Survey Results 2020 (4/28)

Pool, Day Camp & Sports League Survey 2020

Note To TRAPS members from Kim Ratz

Agency Data Survey

Many of the Texas parks and recreation agencies, therapeutic recreation or adaptive services etc. have closed facilities e.g. senior centers, recreation centers or playgrounds; while a number still are providing some level of service or access to trails, golf courses or open space, so long as social distancing is observed. The TRAPS & COVID-19 Agency Survey is being sent to agency directors or representative to:

Assess the status of parks and recreation amenities and services and the impact of COVID-19 to them.
Share results of data collected with TRAPS leadership, agency directors and/or membership.
Post updates on a regular basis e.g. weekly.

TRAPS encourages you to complete this survey weekly.

Week of April 6-10 Results

Week of April 13-17 Results

Week of April 20-24 Results

Week of April 27 – May 1 Results

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

TRAPS Organization Updates

TRAPS staff is working from home; thus, day-to-day operations should not be interrupted. If we are not available by phone, please email.

TRAPS is closely monitoring the situation and following updates and recommendations from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, Texas Department of Health (DSHS COVID-19 Call Center 1.877.570.9779, M-F 7 am-8 pm).

We encourage all members to follow the recommended protocol of washing hands with soap and water multiple times a day for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer (60%+ alcohol); avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with hands; staying hydrated; and stay home if you are sick or feeling a bit “under the weather”.

Here’s how the Texas Recreation and Park Society is specifically responding:

Over the next 60 days, TRAPS has a limited number of events, the majority of which are less than 50 participants. TRAPS staff and leadership will evaluate training events and meetings on a case-by-case basis to determine steps to be taken e.g. cancel or re-schedule, virtual meetings or training alternatives or proceeding as scheduled.
Assessment of an event status will include consulting with regional directors or planning committees, site hosts, attendees, and county/ state health department/CDC for multiple perspectives on the situation.
Should any organizers of TRAPS affiliated events be particularly uncomfortable holding an event, then they should consider cancelling or rescheduling.
Should the need arise TRAPS staff has the capability to work from home; thus, day-to-day operations should not be interrupted. If we are not available by phone, then emails are the recommended method of communication: email.

TR Branch

A task force has been created to help navigate the complexities the COVID 19 pandemic is having on the field of Recreation Therapy in Texas, specifically related to the CLASS and YES Waiver Programs. This is born out of unfortunate global events, effecting all of us, and the time to act as a unified profession is now. We are gathering a vast collection of accurate information, from a variety of valid sources, about topics that will help support/inform/streamline/administer the practice of Recreation Therapy during COVID-19.

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