C. L. Simon Recreation Center will close effective immediately due
to employee exposure to COVID-19.
Following recommendations from city leaders on social distancing and safe
practices, the Recreation Center reopened on June 1st for limited hours and reduced
programming. New cleaning protocols were implemented and front desk staff members were instructed to wear face masks when interacting with patrons, as well as wash hands often and utilize hand sanitizer.
Unfortunately, a member of the Recreation Department staff has tested positive for COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, the facility will close to the public.
As a precautionary measure, all co-workers who have been in direct contact with
this employee will be tested and self-quarantine pending the results. If you have visited the Recreation Center beginning June 15th, you may have been exposed. Please watch for symptoms of the virus, including fever, cough and/or trouble breathing, and contact your primary care physician with further questions or to seek testing.
COVID-19 has changed and will continue to change how businesses, museums,
city departments, and gyms operate. Patrons should expect changes in how recreation
services are offered. Hours of operation and access to the Recreation Center may
change on the advice of health officials. For more information about the Recreation
Center’s closure, please email recreation@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us or call (936) 559-2960.
