Indiana Park and Recreation Association

IPRA will be using this page to share important resources addressing the COVID-19 virus and its impact on our parks & recreation programs, predominantly the professionals and participants that make up our wonderful, active communities.

We are continuing to monitor the situation in order to provide the best guidance possible for all of our members. We will be following all information and best practices put forth by public health authorities such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), American Public Health Association (APHA), and the Indiana State Department of Public Health (ISDH), as well as parks and recreation specific information shared by the NRPA.

Join us on IPRAConnect to discuss COVID-19. We have created a group dedicated to COVID-19.

Park Agencies Shared Information or Resources
Carmel Clay Parks Reopen Plan	Plainfield Parks Reopen Plan
Valpo Parks Reopen Plan	Mooresville Parks Reopen Plan
Elkhart County Parks Social Distance Sign	Fort Wayne Parks Reopen Plan
Danville Parks Reopen Plan	LaPorte County Parks Liability Waiver
Baby Ruth League Liability Waiver	SAY Soccer Waiver
Hammond Parks Social Dist. Sign

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources:

Back on Track Stages 1 - 5

Our Principles to Get Back on Track

Our Back on Track Engine

Industry Guidelines

Indiana State Department of Public Health Resources-

COVID-19 Response Recommendations for Pools and Aquatics Facilities

ISDH Changes to the Campground Rule

IN COVID-19 and Public / Semi-public Swimming Pool Closures

Guidance for Wearing Face-Coverings in Public

Guidance for Food Safety

Guidance for Gatherings

Guidance for Pet Owners

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources -

CDC Cases & Latest Updates

Cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the U.S.

LEAKED CDC proposed Guidelines for Opening Up America Again

CDC - Schools and Child Care Programs

CDC - Schools Decision Tree Infographic

CDC - Businesses & Workplace

CDC - Workplace Decision Tree Infographic

CDC - Restaurants & Bars Decision Tree Infographic

CDC - Mass Transit Decision Tree Infographic

CDC - Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility

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

NPR - CDC Guidance For Reopening Schools, Child Care And Summer Camps Is Leaked

CDC Extended Hot Tub/Spa Closures

CDC Resources for Parks and Recreational Facilities

CDC Model Aquatic Health Code

CDC Guidance for Building Water Systems

CDC - Cleaning and Disinfecting Community Facilities

CDC - Guidance for Park Administrators

CDC COVID-19 Situation Summary

CDC Coronavirus Disease Information Hub

CDC Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection

CDC COVID-19 and Water Transmission

CDC Guide to Making Hand Washing Solution with Bleach

CDC Proper Operations for Public Pools

Water and COVID-19 FAQs

Cleaning & Disinfecting Playground Equipment

Preventing Spreading in Communities

Managing Community Events

Keeping the Workplace Safe

What To Do If You Are Sick

Children and Coronavirus Disease 2019

CARES Act Information -

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers

CARES Act Information: Forgivable Loans With Paycheck Protection Program

Payroll Credits and Deferral Options Provide Much Needed Relief

World Health Organization Resources -

World Health Organization Rolling Updates

Methods for Detection, Prevention, Response & Control

American Public Health Association Resources -

APHA Guide to Mitigating Harm

APHA Applauds House Legislation

National Recreation and Parks Association Resources -

NRPA - New COVID-19 Research Supports Time Spent Outdoors – How Will This Influence Local Parks and Recreation?

NRPA - Triage, Transition, Transformation

NRPA - Park and Recreation Professionals Are Essential — and We Have Permission to Dream

NRPA - The Essential Need for Parks

NRPA Parks Snapshot: May 6-8 Survey Results

NRPA's Path to Recovery

Creation of Cross-Sector Recovery Team

Meeting Essential Public Health Indicators

Assessing the Risk of Spaces, Facilities, and Programs

Centering Health Equity in Recovery Efforts

Parks Snapshot Survey

NRPA Agency Performance Review

Weekly Wrap Up

NRPA - Centering Health Equity in COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plans

NRPA Parks Snapshot: April 22-24 Survey Results

NRPA - The Importance of Collaboration During COVID-19 — May Bonus Episode

NRPA - Virtual In-Service: What it Means and How it Works

NRPA - Aquatics Programming Goes Digital

A Park Planner’s Perspective on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Coronavirus: What Impact Will COVID-19 Have on Parks and Recreation?

Keeping a Safe Physical Distance in Parks and on Trails During the COVID-19 Pandemic

NRPA - In Home "Recreation"

FEMA Emergency Declaration: Public Assistance for COVID-19 Financial Impacts

NRPA Parks Snapshot: April 15-17 Survey Results

NRPA Parks Snapshot: April 1-3 Survey Results