Massachusettss state-managed coastal beaches remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but beach-goers are limited in what theyre allowed to do.<\/p>\n
And coastal beach parking areas are now temporarily closed, as of Friday afternoon, according to the state Department of Conservation & Recreation.<\/p>\n
In addition, state-managed hockey rinks, campgrounds, golf courses, playgrounds, visitor centers, and athletic fields and courts are all closed through May 4, when the department will reassess the situation.<\/p>\n
On Monday, Massachusetts State Police patrolled the area near Castle Island in South Boston to enforce the no parking order, according to a spokesman.<\/p>\n
But state-managed coastal beaches are still open, albeit for passive recreational activities that only involve transitory movement (walking, jogging, running, etc.), DCR says.<\/p>\n
Sitting, sunbathing, and other stationary recreational activities are prohibited on state beaches, the department says on its website. Additionally, athletic and recreational activities that bring participants into close, physical contact are prohibited.<\/p>\n
Here are the Boston beach parking areas that have temporarily closed, according to DCR:<\/p>\n
Carson Beach, M-Street Beach, Pleasure Bay, and Castle IslandDay Boulevard, South BostonParking lots at McCormack Bathhouse, WWII Memorial, Murphy Rink, and Castle Island are closed. On-street parking along ocean side of Day Boulevard from Columbia Road to Farragut Road is closed. All parking on Day Blvd. from Farragut Road to Shore Road is closed.<\/p>\n
Malibu Beach, Savin Hill and Tenean BeachDorchesterParking lots at Malibu Beach and Savin Hill Beach off Denny Street are closed. Parking lot at Tenean Beach off Conley Street is closed.<\/p>\n
Constitution Beach ParkBarnes Avenue, East BostonPorrazzo Ice Rink Beach Parking Area is closed.<\/p>\n
Check out the full statewide list of closings.<\/p>\n
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