Playgrounds reopen in Indiana

Playgrounds reopen in Indiana

Enjoy more of what the state has to offer this weekend.

Governor eric holcomb moved up the phase 4 start of the back on track indiana plan.

It means places like bars and nightclubs can reopen... as well as cultural centers like local museums. another popular spot -- especially right now -- the playground.

That's where we start our coverage of coronavirus in the wabash valley this evening.

Under the state plan... people are now allowed to visit playgrounds.

This is what it looked like a deming park in terre haute this morning.

Many families took advantage of the gorgeous weather to get their families out of the house.

The kids we spoke with today say they were happy their mom let them come back to the playground!

10:16:38 - :45 "i love the park also because it has a giant circle swing that i love to swing on."

// 10:17:02 - :06 "and i love going sown the slide like those slides."

The top state doctor says parents should come prepared with hand sanitizer... and avoid having meals at the park.

If you so... she says use that hand sanitizer first.

She's still encouraging people to wear masks... and says parents should try to get their kids to practice social distancing -- although she acknowledges that will be difficult.

Here are some other changes under stage 4.

Malls can open at full capacity.

Restaurant dining rooms will be able to open at 75-percent capacity as long as social distancing is maintained.

Museums... movie theaters... bowling alleys... amusement and water parks can now open at 50-percent capacity.

Social gatherings with up to 2-hundred and 50-people will also be allowed... you can now visit loved ones outside of assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

If everything goes as planned... the state would be completley