MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Grab your towel and umbrella, Miami-Dade and the City of Miami have opened their beaches.
They were supposed to open earlier this month but that was delayed because of a county-wide curfew. Broward opened their beaches the day after Memorial Day.
“This is a big moment that they’re finally opening up the beach,” said Barbara Haley.
Haley and her two boys were some of the first to get back on the sand.
“The saltwater, the beautiful sunshine,” she said.
As people head back to the beach, they will likely notice hundreds of special “Safe Distancing Ambassadors.”
The volunteers, a mix of 300 county and city employees, will be broken up into two shifts. The goal is to make sure people are following the rules.
“Our number one priority, our number one enforcement mechanism is actually education. That’s what we’re telling all of our officers, that’s what we’re letting these beach ambassadors do. That’s why there’s so many. It’s not just Miami Beach ambassadors but we have folks from Miami-Dade County as well assisting. So we hope with just solid education, people will follow the rules,” said Miami Beach police Officer Ernesto Rodriguez.
“We’ll get used to it. I think we’re all just very grateful and thankful that the beach is open,” said Haley.
On Miami-Dade beaches, while swimming and sunbathing are allowed, no groups of more than 10 people will be permitted.
“I hope for the best, I think everyone is going to behave,” said Ingrid Espinal.
Facial coverings must be worn when social distancing is not possible, except for members of the same household. Due to this restriction, all beachgoers must have facial coverings available and ready to use at all times. They must be able to show their mask if asked by the beach patrol or police.
Facial coverings must be worn in restrooms and when at concession stands. Restrooms will have dedicated attendants stationed outside. Access to restrooms will be limited to maintain social distancing. The restrooms will be cleaned every two to three hours.
Organized group activities for two or more, like volleyball, football, or soccer are not be allowed.
Picnic pavilions and playgrounds are off-limits and there can be no special events, including group picnics.
No dogs or pets will be allowed on the beach except on designated dog-friendly beaches. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
The City Of Miami’s two public beaches opened with restricted hours.
For Virginia Key Beach Park/North Point, the beach is open daily from 9:15 a.m. yo 5 p.m. The park opens daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In addition to reopening North Point Beach, the City of Miami Parks & Recreation Department has reopened the Virginia Key North Point mountain bike trails.
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 is asked not to go to the beaches or parks.
Face masks are required when entering and leaving the beach, when walking around the beach and when using the restrooms.
Like the county restrictions, beachgoers must stay at least six fee way from anyone who is not their household, and no groups of more than 10 people are allowed.
No special events or group picnics are allowed, nor are organized group activities like volleyball or soccer.
Changing rooms, picnic pavilions, and playgrounds are off-limits.
There is no sharing of equipment outside an individual’s household, canopies or tents are not allowed and no dogs or pets will be allowed on the beach.
Fishing is not allowed.
The city has also prohibited glass bottles and alcohol.
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