PA Golf Courses, Marinas, Private Campgrounds To Reopen May 1

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will reopen some outdoor recreation amenities May 1.

All of the state's golf courses, marinas, guided fishing trips, and privately owned campgrounds can reopen on that date provided they adhere to life-sustaining business guidance issued by Gov. Tom Wolf.

Campgrounds in state parks will remain closed through May 14.

The measure to reopen the amenities amid the coronavirus pandemic is aimed "to ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health."

The state has been under a stay-at-home order since April 1 to slow the spread of the virus. Some regions will begin to reopen on May 8. There currently is timeline to reopen the Philadelphia region.

“Pennsylvanians have remained resilient throughout this COVID-19 crisis, and as we successfully continue to flatten the curve to protect our physical health, it is critical that we also focus on our physical and mental health during these extraordinary times," Gov. Wolf said.

"As the weather warms and daylight lengthens, enjoying time outdoors is an important way to manage stress,” Wolf said. “As we start to take measured, limited steps to reopen our commonwealth, reopening these industries will help to rebuild our economy and strengthen our mental health."

Pennsylvania has reported a total of 42,050 coronavirus cases and 1,597 deaths as of Monday.

Of the cases in Pennsylvania, 2,394 are in health care workers and 7,037 are associated with long-term care living facilities, including nursing homes and personal care homes.

This article originally appeared on the Across Pennsylvania Patch