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Governor Pritzker officially announced that the state-wide mask mandate will expire on Monday, Feb. 28. Additionally, the Cook County Department of Public Health will lift the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Given these announcements, effective Monday, Feb. 28, Schaumburg Park District will no longer require masks inside District facilities and vaccine proof will no longer be required for any program or event. Please note that our preschool program is licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and DCFS guidelines still require masks in preschool programs.
Please remain respectful of others' choices about masks. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this transition.
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Dec. 31 Update to Cook County Vaccination Order
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has issued updated guidance regarding Order 2021-11.
In response to this new guidance from CCDPH, Schaumburg Park District will no longer require COVID-19 vaccination proof for the following programs:
At this time, vaccination proof will still be required for individuals over 18 participating in any fitness, aquatics (including open swim) or athletics program.
We continue to ask for your patience, especially for our front-line staff, as we work to gain more clarity on all aspects of this new mandate. Our intention is for this mandate to have the least impact as possible on our operations.
Dec. 31, 2021 Update: Cook County Order
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has issued Order 2021-11, mandating that all individuals 5 years and older provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter specific businesses and facilities in Cook County, including fitness and recreation centers. Additionally, the Order also stipulates that patrons 16 and older must also show identification corresponding to the proof of vaccination provided. Acceptable forms of identification include a valid government-issued or school ID.
Updated District Operations
In compliance with this Order, beginning Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, Schaumburg Park District will require patrons 5 years and older entering our facilities for the following programs to present proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an FDA approved vaccine:
Vaccination Definition
According to the Order, fully vaccinated is defined as:
Acceptable forms of vaccination proof include:
Proof of vaccination will only need to be provided to the District once and will be noted either in our registration system or on a class roster. Weekly program participants’ proof will be checked by instructors at the classroom door before entry. Masks are still required at all times.
Next Steps
The District is working as quickly as possible to understand all aspects of this new mandate and update our operations to meet the new requirements. Please plan on arriving a few minutes early for classes.
We ask for your patience and understanding, especially for our front-line staff members, as we transition our operations. The Park District is continuing to communicate with Cook County to ask for changes to the Order. Residents are encouraged to contact Cook County with any concerns at healthycook@cookcountyhhs.org.
Refunds can be requested online at parkfun.com, under the Programs & Events tab listed under Request for Credit/Refund. Fitness members may also elect to freeze their memberships.
For more information, please call 847-985-2115.
Dec. 23, 2021 Update: The safety of our patrons and staff continues to be our top priority. We are aware of the new Cook County vaccine mandate for fitness centers and other businesses that goes into effect on Jan. 3. Currently, the District is working to more clearly understand the specifics of the mandate and we will have more information soon. For the latest updates, please check our website, parkfun.com or or social media pages.
Aug. 23, 2021 Update: Throughout the pandemic the safety of our patrons and staff has been our top priority. With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the Cook County Department of Public Health has mandated that beginning today Monday, August 23, all individuals over 2 years of age must wear face coverings inside public buildings. Given this news, effective immediately, Schaumburg Park District will begin requiring masks for all patrons inside our facilities - this includes during fitness and athletic activities.
July 30, 2021 Update: Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released new guidance recommending that fully vaccinated individuals resume wearing masks indoors in areas of the country where COVID-19 transmission is "high or substantial". Yesterday, it was announced that Cook County has fallen into the substantial transmission category.
Given this development, effective July 31, Schaumburg Park District is strongly recommending masks for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, inside our facilities. Children 11 and under will continue to be required to wear masks.
We appreciate your cooperation. For more information, please email hello@parkfun.com or call 847-985-2115.
June 28, 2021 Update: With Illinois now in Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, most facilities and programs are operating under normal conditions. Please note the following exceptions:
Pools
Group Fitness
Masks
We appreciate your patience as we transition to this new phase of operations. For more information, please call 847-985-2115.
May 21, 2021, 6 a.m., Update: Schaumburg Park District policies and procedures regarding COVID-19 have been put in place in the interest of public health and to ensure that the District is following all executive orders and mandates. On May 17, Governor Pritzker released Executive Order 2021-10, which stipulates that in most places, individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not have to wear face coverings.
Considering this updated order, as well as updated guidance from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (released on May 20, 2021), effective immediately, fully vaccinated patrons will not have to wear face coverings at District facilities. Children ages 2-11 and unvaccinated adults must continue to wear a face covering (except while swimming). Please note that we will not be requiring proof of vaccination but ask for patrons’ responsible cooperation with this revised policy. Staff working with children ages 11 and younger are required to wear a mask.
Please continue to practice social distancing whenever possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this latest transition. As mandates and guidance are updated, we will release updated information. For the latest news, please visit parkfun.com or call 847-985-2115.
May 14, 2021, 9 a.m., Update: We are aware of yesterday’s announcement that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lifted the mask-recommendation for individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is certainly an exciting development, however before making any adjustments to operations and policies, we are waiting for further guidance and/or mandates from the Governor’s office and the Illinois Department of Public Health. At this time, all District mask mandates are still in effect in all Schaumburg Park District locations.
Fitness centers will remain open at 25% capacity.
The Water Works is open for lap swim.
In order to keep our patrons and staff as safe as possible, please adhere to the following guidelines:
Parks and playgrounds will remain open. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask when other patrons are present.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during these challenging times. For more information, please call 847-985-2115.