Don't have the time to escape the city? DENVER (KDVR) — Coloradans who once scrambled to find any sort of cleaning supplies to scrub down the surfaces of their homes and offices are now turning to other supplies to help combat COVID. "We’re stopping people from coming in. The heat also drew a large crowd to Boulder Creek—again, no social distancing or masks. “We probably did not anticipate to this level because again, we’ve asked people to follow those rules and it’s incumbent on all of right now to kind of do our part," Ferrell said. Cherry Creek State Park closed its beach after crowds packed the swim beach on Monday, May 18. Cherry Creek State Park closed its beach after crowds packed the swim beach on Monday, May 18. "Parks are keeping the swim beaches closed along with the group picnic, playground and camping closures that went into effect in March," Ferrell said. Cherry Creek State Park will be open for some recreation activities; however, swimming is not going to be one of them. Many of Toronto’s waterfront parks have sand or cobble beaches for you to enjoy. While the blooms are entirely natural, they can be harmful to people and to pets. Rescinds Order To Close 5 Douglas County Restaurants, Tri-County Health Department Orders 5 Douglas County Restaurants To Close For COVID Violations. Ferrell said Cherry Creek State Park and others are experiencing record visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. "This closure is necessary and disappointing, as it removes access to the creek for everyone due to the poor choices of some. Per Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) guidance, the governor has begun quarantine, will be closely monitored, and will be re-tested in the coming days. DENVER (KDVR) — Portions of Boulder Creek and the Swim Beach at Cherry Creek State Park have been closed after people violated public health orders forbidding large gatherings and requiring social distancing. Polis took a test Wednesday night and tested negative. No current information at this time. ©2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. And #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings https://t.co/m1EgeV9Dy1. DENVER (KDVR) — Meghan Gordon, 44, wasn't too worried about catching COVID-19 when the pandemic started early this year. The Swim Beach at Cherry Creek State Park is also closed and will remain shut down through at least May 28. Jeopardy! The Swim Beach at Cherry Creek State Park is also closed and will remain shut down through at least May 28. Here’s what the experts say, Gov. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. CPW had hoped people would follow guidance about social distancing and didn't expect the number of people who congregated on the beach Monday. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Rangers at Cherry Creek State Park are doing what they can to deal with the record number of visitors. AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) — Cherry Creek State Park has closed the swim area due to elevated levels of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) growth. Cherry Creek State Park (Aurora) Google/Matthew Coconis. This summer, it will be different. Memorial Day weekend is typically when state parks begin to allow swimming. The park said the closure is due to “people continuously violating the social distance order.”. 12 more Maricopa County school districts notch 2 red benchmarks, Saguaro High School football season ends due to positive COVID-19 cases, Last lunar eclipse of 2020 to unfold before daybreak on Monday, What we're thankful for this Thanksgiving, Friday Night Fever: Vote for the Week 8 Hot Shots Play of the Week, Penalties cost Cardinals chance at taking down Seattle for second time, Online shopping surge could lead to holiday delivery delays, Here's when the Great Sand Dunes National Park will start reopening, If you have to drive to hike in Colorado, ‘you’re trying too hard’, Here are the campgrounds reopening this month. Same as it has been for a while now. Colorado Parks and Wildlife shut down the Cherry Creek Reservoir’s swim beach for the same reason on July 10. The park said the closure is due to … #9News #COVID19Colorado pic.twitter.com/7SBbuHDb7v. I still see people on the swim beach and every other part of the bank they can get to. Jared Polis learned Wednesday evening that he was exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. The park itself will remain open. “We did have to call in a lot of our park staff to come help clear the beach.”, RELATED: Here's when the Great Sand Dunes National Park will start reopening, RELATED: If you have to drive to hike in Colorado, ‘you’re trying too hard’, RELATED: Here are the campgrounds reopening this month.