Update on the Village’s COVID-19 precautions

All Village of Nyack park facilities will be closed effective 5:00 pm on April 7, 2020

The Village of Nyack has, like much of Rockland County, experienced an increase in the failure of park users to comply with the CDC and Rockland County Health Department’s guidelines regarding the proper public conduct required of all responsible community members to help slow the spread of the lethal COVID-10 virus.

On April 6, 2020,  Rockland County government and several Towns within the County closed their public parks to try to prevent irresponsible public conduct, which puts all community members at risk.   To date, it has been extremely difficult for law enforcement to adequately police the failure to even comply with basic social distancing guidelines, leaving many residents at risk of infection through no fault of their own.

Therefore, the Village of Nyack has decided to follow suit and close its parks to the public on a temporary basis (21 days) to discourage pubic behavior which poses a direct threat to the health and safety of Nyack residents.

The Village is constantly evaluating responsible actions which serve to balance the public trust with health and safety of its residents.  In the event that further guidelines from public health officials lead to a determination that it is safe to open the parks for public use, the Village will act swiftly to ensure that public access to our beautiful Village restored.

All previously approved events in the Village Parks are also cancelled, and park users are directed to contact the Village Clerk to receive any fee refund due to this emergency.

The Village Board would like to acknowledge the incredible job the Montefiore Nyack Hospital staff & officials, EMTs and our Police forces during this overwhelming public health crises; they are true heroes.   The Hospital staff are resolute, but some members of the public are scared and vulnerable.  At this point most residents have been directly affected by this crises on a personal level, and we as a Village implore residents and the public to STAY HOME and STAY SAFE to protect yourself and other community members from infection.

Please,  STAY HOME and help us all stay safe.

You can contact us at (845) 358-0548, or visit www.Nyack-NY.gov.