Parks operated by J.D. Irving have been closed to the public indefinitely, joining the list of public places in New Brunswick shuttered to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The privately-owned company operates a number of parks in the Saint John area, including The Irving Nature Park, The Children’s Forest, Sheldon’s Point and Wolastoq Park.
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All of them will now be closed.
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The closures mean public access will not be permitted on any of the beaches, trails, boardwalks or parking lots within the parks.
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In Bouctouche, La Dune de Bouctouche and the Arboretum Trails will also be closed.
“In these unprecedented times,” a statement issued Tuesday afternoon reads, “we as a community, must come together to ensure the health and safety of everyone is a top priority.”
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