Library Park remains fully closed, Dutch Harbor land open for public access
- Lake County News reports
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport reported that Library Park has not been reopened, but another city-owned lakeshore property, Dutch Harbor, is available for public use.
Updated health orders Issued last week by Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace now allow some activities including fishing from shore, hiking and jogging in areas where public parks are open, as Lake County News has reported.
However, the city of Lakeport reported that Library Park remains fully closed and these activities will not be allowed there.
While the city reported that it does desire to open Library Park as soon as it can, “We must be able to fully provide for public health and safety and there are additional reasons that we can not yet allow any activities,” officials said in a Sunday statement.
Major construction is still in progress at Library Park, and to protect employees from the spread of COVID-19 the city has limited park staff available and it does not have any open public restrooms available.
“We will continually assess our ability to allow public access as we understand the people’s desire to use their public parklands,” city officials said.
While Library Park remains closed, the city-owned land known as Dutch Harbor in the 900 block of North Main Street is open for public access, the city said.
Dutch Harbor has parking and the shore of Clear Lake can be reached for fishing or walking.