As a result of continued guidance from the CDC and Iowa Department of Public Health on the importance of social distancing, the City of Pella and the Pella Community School District have closed all playgrounds and play structures to the public effective immediately.

In addition, the City of Pella has closed the tennis courts and pickleball courts located at Kiwanis Park and Caldwell Park. These closures will remain in place until further notice. At this time, green spaces and trails remain open for public use; however, the city and schools ask that those who have exhibited symptoms of being ill refrain from using these spaces until they have completed home isolation as directed by the CDC.

They encourage those visiting green spaces and trails to utilize the following precautions:
• Stay aware of and observe CDC guidelines as they apply to personal hygiene, social distancing, and group size during the use of these spaces
• Pack hand sanitizer and bottled water as restrooms and drinking fountains remain closed