Sagamore Hill Historic Site increases recreational access to park grounds

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Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is increasing recreational access safely during the coronavirus.

The National Park Service is working with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the Covid-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.

Sagamore Hill has reopened access to: park grounds, walking paths and trails, and parking areas.

But with public health in mind, the following facilities will remain closed: all buildings, including the Roosevelt Home and Old Orchard Museum; all public restrooms; the beach and Eel Creek bridge; and public tours, programs and events will remain suspended.

Park rangers remain on duty and normal regulations still apply. As services are limited and buildings remain closed to the public, the National Park Service urges visitors to do the following. Check the Sagamore Hill website before traveling to the park. Follow one-way directional signs along select trails. Park only in designated areas. Leave no trace, pack everything brought in. Maintain six feet of social distance from others. Use the restroom before visiting the park.

At Sagamore Hill, the operational approach is to examine each facility function and service provided to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance and are regularly monitored.

Park officials will continue to work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health using CDC guidance to ensure public spaces and workspaces are safe and clean for visitors, employees, partners and volunteers. While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased in.

The public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities. The CDC has offered guidance to help people safely enjoy parks and open spaces to prevent the spread of infectious diseases including the coronavirus.

Sagamore Park officials will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of Covid-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.

Virtual tours and other media such as photo galleries and films will continue to be offered on Sagamore Hill’s website. Those who are home schooling or not traveling during this time can enjoy a range of virtual experiences on nps.gov/sahi.

Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on the website nps.gov/sahi and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.