Richardson starts opening and setting guidelines for city facilities, plus updated coronavirus case numbers

As Texas begins reopening many of its businesses, an announcement on the city of Richardson’s website notes several key points in Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive orders.

• Gyms, barbershops, tanning salons and nail salons statewide were allowed to reopen May 18. Occupancy is limited to 25%, and waiting customers must practice social distancing. Employees and customers are encouraged, but not required, to wear masks.
• Additionally, gym equipment must be disinfected after each use, and people who are working out must wear gloves and practice social distancing. Shower and locker room facilities at gyms will not be allowed to reopen at this time.
• Indoor swimming pools may reopen at no more than 25% of the capacity of the facility. Outdoor pools may reopen and have no more than 25% of the normal operating limits as determined by the pool operator.

Coronavirus cases

Dallas County’s case counts for the city are updated Tuesday and Friday, and Collin County’s are updated daily.

City closures and cancellations

On its website, the city invites residents who have questions to contact the appropriate department or program.

Sherrill Park Golf Course reopened but is under new guidelines.

Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Road: All events are canceled. 972-744-4090. cor.net/departments/civic-center

Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive: All events scheduled through June 30 have been canceled or postponed. 972-744-4650, eisemanncenter.com.

Richardson Library, 900 Civic Center Drive: Beginning May 5, the library implemented its Phase 1 reopening plan to Richardson residents only. It’s open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Curbside delivery hours are Monday to Saturday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. 972-744-4350, cor.net/departments/public-library.

Richardson Municipal Court, 2100 E Campbell Road: The court facility and the customer service area are open, and all dockets and hearings are conducted remotely via eDocket videoconference. 972-744-4500, cor.net/departments/municipal-court.

Parks and Recreation: Until further notice, all Parks and Recreation programs, classes, athletic leagues, trips, camps and events have been suspended or canceled. All Richardson Senior Center programs and activities are also canceled. The Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers are scheduled to reopen with modified services and hours beginning Tuesday, May 26. The gymnastics center and the Bush Central Barkway Dog Park are open as of May 19, and the tennis center reopened May 1. 972-744-4300, cor.net/departments/parks-recreation.

CORRECTION, 5:59 p.m., May 19, 2020: An earlier version of this story stated that the library was closed, but it reopened with limited hours May 5.