The City of Plymouth has canceled, modified or closed some recreation programs and facilities in compliance with a recent emergency executive order announced by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

The executive order, and associated city program and facility cancellations/closures, is effective 11:59 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18.

All active- or sports-related programs and adult/senior programs have been canceled, including swimming lessons, fitness classes, sports camps, and senior groups and clubs.

Some in-person education programs that follow guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will continue to be offered. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Department continues to offer virtual recreation programs. View available offerings at plymouthmn.gov/ConnectToRec.

Below are changes for city facilities affected by the recent executive order:

• Plymouth Creek Center – 14800 34th Ave. N. Closed to the general public. Call 763-509-5280 with questions.
• Plymouth Fieldhouse – 14800 34th Ave. N. Closed to the general public. Indoor walking and all organized sports and/or active programming has been canceled. Call 763-509-5280 with questions.
• Plymouth Ice Center – 3650 Plymouth Blvd. Closed to the general public. Hockey programs, games, tournaments, practices, Learn to Skate programs and open skating sessions have been canceled. Call 763-509-5250 with questions.
• Warming houses & outdoor ice skating Warming house buildings are closed. Outdoor ice rinks will be available for public use this winter. For details, visit plymouthmn.gov/icerinks.

The following upcoming events have been canceled:

• Old Fashioned Christmas
• Holiday at the Hilde

In issuing Emergency Executive Order 20-99 (PDF), Walz asked Minnesotans to stay home for four weeks to help slow the spread of the virus, as hospitals across Minnesota have begun to reach maximum capacity. The order mandates the following:

• Minnesotans should not gather with anyone outside their immediate household, whether indoors or outdoors.
• All bars and restaurants will end dine-in service and operate exclusively with takeout or delivery.
• Fitness centers will be closed.
• Adult and youth sports practices and competitions will be paused (professional and collegiate sports will continue).
• Weddings, funerals and other similar planned ceremonies can be held with the current rules in place, but all receptions and gatherings around these ceremonies must be canceled or postponed.

View information about current guidance, restrictions and the state’s response to COVID-19 at mn.gov/covid19.

All city departments continue to provide service. Residents and customers may conduct business by phone, online, email and by appointment. For more information about the city’s response to COVID-19, visit plymouthmn.gov/coronavirus.