As more cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Hays County, the City of San Marcos has announced its decision to once again shutdown certain parks and public amenities. As of 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, the following closures will begin:
San Marcos River Parks: Rio Vista Park, City Park, San Marcos Plaza Park, Juan Veramendi Park, Bicentennial Park, Children’s Park, Crook Park, Dog Beach, Cape’s Dam, Thompson’s Island, Stokes Park, Ramon Lucio Park and Wildlife Annex/Wilderness Park.
Other Park Facilities Remaining Closed: Children’s Park Playscape, City Park Playground, tennis courts, all neighborhood park playgrounds and neighborhood park basketball courts. Rio Vista pool will remain closed.
Public restroom facilities and water fountains in all city parks and natural areas will remain closed until further notice.
Most closed park areas will be marked with signage and chain link fencing, the city says. Violating the closures could subject you to a $1,000 and possible arrest on charges of criminal trespass.
