California’s New “Soft Closure” of State Parks & Beaches
After big weekend crowds, Newsom closes parking lots of many state parks & beaches
By Johnny Funcheap - posted 3/24/2020
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Following big weekend crowds outdoors at parks and beaches across California, Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered the immediate closure of parking lots at many of the state’s most popular parks and beaches to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
The parking lot closures currently just affect state parks in Marin, San Mateo, Sonoma, San Diego and Los Angeles counties, according to the state park website.
Newsom called the measure a “soft closure,” clarifying that people can still walk or bike to those parks for exercise. But he said that stricter measures, including the closure of parking lots at additional state parks, may come next.
