Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre holds COVID-19 testing. The Wolseley skatepark known as the “Barracks” is right beside the assessment centre, and it’s leaving skaters worried. The assessment centre is now a ticketing appointment system. So the cars line up, and you will be given a ticket with a time on when to come back, but some people are waiting within the park.
Andrew Fisher is a skateboarder and filmer. He feels that that park was busy enough, even before COVID-19 hit.
“It is pretty scary when people step out of their cars for fresh air, especially when any of those people could be a positive COVID-19 case.”
Andrew expressed that its not just the skaters who he is worried about.
“There is kids, families, and grandparents with their grandchildren, playing in the park. COVID cases are rising, it’s not safe.”
Fisher feels that there needs to be a solution and wants the media to be more vocal on this situation, including the skaters themselves. He wants action to take place, and more health-and-safety protocols.
“Safety is at risk. The solution could be changing to a less populated community centre, or even have more protocols for the skaters. A shut down would suck for us, but we have been responsible.”
The whole community of London is affected, and is responsible for following health-and-safety protocols.
COVID-19 Health Precautions
Here are links to sites that may be helpful to you:
THE MIDDLESEX LONDON HEALTH UNIT
THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA (PHAC)
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