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Date: May 15, 2020
Contact: Stanley Bond, Superintendent, 941-792-0458 ext. 101
Contact: Daniel Stephens, 941-792-0458 ext. 106
National Park Service News Release
Release Date: May 15, 2020
Contact: DESO_Administration@nps.gov
De Soto National Memorial is beginning to increase recreational access to park grounds
Bradenton, FL – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, De Soto National Memorial is increasing recreational access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.Beginning May 16, 2020 De Soto National Memorial will reopen access to:
- The park’s parking lot, and nature trails.
With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed at this time:
- De Soto National Memorial Visitor Center and restroom facilities.
The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. At De Soto National Memorial, our operational approach will be to examine each facility function and service provided to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance, and will be regularly monitored. We continue to work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health using CDC guidance to ensure public and workspaces are safe and clean for visitors, employees, partners, and volunteers.While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services may be limited. When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice
Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.The
CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19, and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on our website
www.nps.gov/deso and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on
www.nps.gov/coronavirus.
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