Surrey's outdoor sports facilities are accepting bookings again

Surrey's 200-plus outdoor sports facilitiesare available for bookings again, three months after they were shut downin the COVID -19 pandemic response.

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallumsaid progress made in flattening the curve of infections has allowed the city to resume issuing permits.

"While I am very pleased that we can take this step, it is important that all participants, sport groups and teams follow the COVID-19 safety guidelines before, during and after play," he said.

The reopenings are in line with Phase 2 guidelines of the B.C. Restart Plan.

Surreyhas 15 artificial turf fields, 101 sports fields, 95 ball diamonds, threerunning tracks, six volleyball courts and fivelacrosse boxes.