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Posted on: December 29, 2020

[ARCHIVED] COVID-19 Information

Hollywood Residents Should Remain Vigilant and Continue Taking Necessary Safety Precautions

In September, Governor Ron DeSantis announced all of Florida has moved into Phase III of his Recovery Plan. Residents should remain vigilant and continue to take the necessary safety precautions and avoid the “3 C’s” – Closed Spaces, Crowded Places and Close-Contact Settings, wear a facial covering when in public, and maintain social distancing of at least six feet.

Emergency Orders

State, county, and local officials have issued orders regulating the operation of various businesses, as well as providing health and safety precautions that must be followed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are links to the orders issued by the State, County and City of Hollywood.

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Holiday Curfew in Effect

Broward County is currently under a 9-day curfew that began on Thursday, December 24th and runs through Monday, January 4, 2021. The curfew will be in place from midnight to 5:00 a.m. each day. However, On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, the curfew runs from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Hollywood Beach Open

All beaches in Broward County, including Hollywood Beach are open for ocean activities (such as surfing, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, body surfing) and land-based active recreation and exercise (such as walking, running, biking, surf fishing, volleyball, soccer, and football), subject to group size limits. Picnicking, sunbathing, sitting or lying on the beach as well as the use of umbrellas, canopies, chairs, loungers, and coolers are also permitted. All persons using the beaches in Broward must comply with the requirements in place in Broward County Emergency Order 20-29 issued on September 25, 2020. The City shall apply and enforce all restrictions pertaining to Hollywood Beach as set forth in Broward County Emergency Order 20-29, summarized below. For complete information please read all of the attachments found at www.broward.org/coronavirus:

Beach Restrictions

Beach hours shall be limited to between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Facial coverings must be worn when social distancing of at least six feet (6’) between persons (other than members of the same household or group) cannot be maintained, including when using elevators to access the beach, in restrooms, and when visiting beach concessions.
All persons must have a facial covering available and ready to use at all times; persons must be able to show their facials coverings upon request by local authority.
Disposable facial coverings and other disposable personal protective equipment such as gloves must be discarded properly, littering of facial coverings or other personal protective equipment is prohibited.
The use of facial coverings is not required when engaged in active recreation or exercise, or when in the water. Facial coverings should not be used by children under two (2) years old.
Except for those events and activities in sections 7 and 8 immediately below, no group gatherings or events of more than 10 people are permitted.
Beach weddings and other outdoor events involving up to 100 people (including all attendees) must comply with the requirements of 20-29 Chapter 5, Chapter 30, and any applicable
Specific Use requirements. Outdoor events involving more than 100 people (including all attendees) are prohibited unless conducted pursuant to an operational plan in accordance with Section 5.D.2 of this CEO. This provision does not apply to Organized Sporting events. Organized Sports are subject to Section 25.A.8 below.
Organized Sports are permitted at the beach and must comply with the Specific Use requirements in Chapter 29 of 20-29 if there will be spectators. Organized Sports are not subject to
the 10-person limit in Section 25 .A.6 of 20-29. Individuals must maintain at least 6 feet of Social Distancing between people at all times ( other than members of the same household
or group), including when in the water. While engaged in an Organized Sport, Social Distancing must be practiced to the maximum extent practicable and to the extent the Organized Sport so permits.
Beach concessions must comply with the applicable Specific Use requirements of Chapters 12 through 30 of 20-29.
Concessions or beachfront hotels that provide rental equipment (such as chairs, loungers, bicycles, etc.) must sanitize the rental equipment between each customer rental.
Beach restrooms and showers must be sanitized at least every 3 hours.

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Social Gatherings

Broward County outlines limits on gatherings in Chapter 5 of Emergency Order 20-29 regarding social gatherings, house parties, street parties and other activities.

Vacation Rentals

Broward County has a dedicated webpage that includes local information at broward.org/coronavirus. Click here for additional information about operation requirements of vacation rentals.

Restaurant, Bars and All Establishments Serving Food and Alcohol

Restaurant Operations – Effective September 25, 2020, Broward County amended its regulations for all establishments serving food and/or alcohol to comply with Governor DeSantis' Executive Order moving all of Florida into Phase III. Emergency Order 20-29 includes the following for restaurants, bars etc:

Parties must be limited to no more than six (6) persons total (or no more than 10 people, if all those people are of the same family or reside in the same household).
All tables and chairs must be at least six (6) feet apart between parties.
On-premises dining areas must be fully closed to patrons between the hours of midnight and 5AM.
The sale of off-site (to-go) alcohol by restaurants and food establishments is prohibited between midnight and 5AM. Take-out and delivery of food is still permitted between midnight and 5AM.

Gym and Fitness Center Operations – All persons must wear a facial covering at all times while using or visiting a gym or fitness center, including while exercising.

Youth Activities and After-School Activities - Organized youth activities and after-school activities may operate in accordance with the guidelines established in Chapter 26 of Emergency Order 20-29 .

Public Community Pools and Private Club Pools - Pool and pool deck occupancy is limited to no greater than 50% maximum occupancy. No groups larger than ten (10) people. Seating and tables shall be set up with social distancing of at least six (6) feet between groups. Additional information can be found in Chapter 22 of Emergency Order 20-29.

Events at Function Spaces - Ballrooms, banquet halls, catering halls, and other event spaces may operate subject to regulations stated in Chapter 30 of Emergency Order 20-29 .

Signage Requirements – All Establishments that conduct in-person transactions with the public, other than parks and beaches, must conspicuously display the signage required by Chapter 7 of Emergency Order 20-29 . Signage requirements

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Select City Parks and Recreational Facilities Open

Those visiting parks and recreational facilities must follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Florida Department of Health as well as the requirements of State, County and Local Emergency Orders. Park and Facility patrons must not enter a park or recreational facility if they have COVID 19 symptoms or have been exposed within the past 14 days. Please bring your own water for yourself and your pets, water fountains are not available at this time.

Hollywood Broadwalk

The Broadwalk is open for exercising including walking, jogging and bike riding
The Broadwalk is also open to access and patronize restaurants/food establishments and retailers
Facial coverings must be worn at all times unless swimming or otherwise in a pool, ocean, or other body of water, provided that social distancing of at least six feet (6’) between persons not of the same household is maintained to the maximum extent practicable. Facial coverings, when not on, must be available and ready to use at all times. Individuals must be able to show their facials coverings upon request by local authority. Facial coverings should not be used by children under two (2) years of age or by anyone with a medical/health condition which would be worsened by the wearing of a facial covering..
No skateboarding
Social distancing of at least 6 feet is required
No groups larger than 10 people
Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. to Mondays at 5:00 a.m. bike riding will be prohibited on the Broadwalk from Tyler Street to Garfield Street to allow for Temporary Café Zone

Soccer/Baseball Fields

The following fields are open for organized sports, so long as the activity is part of an established athletic league or part of and organized program. League or program must provide health guidelines to department prior to use. Permits are required.

Dowdy Field - 2161 Johnson Street
Hollywood West Diamond and Synthetic Field - 6770 Garfield Street
Driftwood Park Diamond Fields - 3000 N. 69 Avenue
Rotary Park Diamond Fields - 3150 Taft Street
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multi-Purpose - 2400 Charleston Street
Boggs Field – 2310 N. 23 Ave - Open by permit only
*Washington Park remains closed due to field renovations

Community/Multi-Purpose Centers

The following community centers will remain open solely to operate the Learning Pods/Aftercare Programs. No other activities will take place at these centers.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2400 Charleston Street - 954.921.3412
Kay Gaither Community Center, 6291 Funston Street - 954.967.4234
Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Rd - 954.967.4240
McNicol Community Center, 1411 S 28th Avenue - 954.921.3511

The following community centers are open solely for Sunshine Learning Pods/Aftercare Program:

Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center, 1301 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019 – 954-921-3600
David Park Community Center - 108 N 33rd Ct. – 954.967.4236
Driftwood Community Center - 3000 NW 69th Ave. – 954.967.4241

The Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Community Center is open for Barry University Program only, Room 11.

Parks

The following parks are open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for passive use only. Passive use includes walking, biking, running and individual enjoyment of the natural surroundings, unless otherwise noted below. No groups larger than 10 people or active organized team sports allowed at this time. Facial coverings must be worn at all times unless swimming or otherwise in a pool, ocean, or other body of water, provided that social distancing of at least six feet (6’) between persons not of the same household is maintained to the maximum extent practicable. Facial coverings, when not on, must be available and ready to use at all times. Individuals must be able to show their facials coverings upon request by local authority. Facial coverings should not be used by children under two (2) years of age or by anyone with a medical/health condition which would be worsened by the wearing of a facial covering. If a distance of six feet is not possible, a facial covering must be worn. No access to restrooms or water fountains. Beginning December 21, the City re-opened playgrounds, pavilions and restrooms at City-operated parks. Playgrounds and outdoor fitness areas are open with normal cleaning operations, but surfaces are difficult to disinfect. Those using parks and playgrounds/equipment should follow the following CDC guidelines.

Anniversary Park - 123 N 20th Avenue
ArtsPark at Young Circle - 1 Young Circle
Bicentennial Park - 7300 Farragut Street
Bob Butterworth Park - 5749 Fletcher Street
Carlton Montayne - 6200 Arthur Street
Cathy & Bob Anderson Park - 5800 Thomas Street
Charles Vollman Park - 2933 Taft Street
Charnow Park - 300 Connecticut Street
Earl Crofford Park- 900 S Park Road
Eppleman Park - 701 Tyler Street
Emerald Hills Lakes Park - 3901 N 30th Terrace
Jefferson Park - 1501 Jefferson Street
Joe DiMaggio Park - 1001 Harbor Court
John Williams Park - 6101 Sheridan Street
Harry Berry Park - 301 Azalea Terrace
Henry Graham Park - 2350 Simms Street
Holland Park - 801 Johnson St
Keating Park - 2500 S Ocean Drive & Magnolia Terrace
Kiwanis Park - 3400 Johnson Street
Lincoln Park - 2340 Lincoln Street
Lions Park - 3003 Hollywood Boulevard
Mara B. Giulianti Park - 4151 N Hills Drive
Montella Park - 1231 N 69th Way
Oak Street Park - Oak Street & Surf Road
Oak Lake Park - 3190 North 56 Avenue
Oakridge Park - 5200 SW 35th Avenue
Oakwood Hills Park - 2701 N 26th Avenue
Poinciana Park- 1301 South 21st Avenue
Rose’s Garden - 510 S 24th Avenue
Sal Oliveri Veterans Park - 4701 Tyler Street
Stan Goldman Park – 800 Knights Road
Three Islands Park - 1902 Parkview Drive
Water View Park - 2660 Coolidge Street
Zinkil Park - 5451 Washington Street

Basketball Courts

Outdoor basketball courts are open for individual use. No multiplayer games or pick-up games permitted and physical distancing must be maintained at all times. No groups of more than 10, includes those on court and waiting for a court

Cathy & Bob Anderson Park - 5800 Thomas Street
David Park Community Center - 108 N. 33rd Court
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Community Center - 2400 Charleston St
Emerald Hills Lake - 3901 N 30th Terrace
Jefferson Park - 1501 Jefferson Street
Kay Gaither Community Center - 6291 Funston Drive
Mara B. Giulianti Park - 4151 N Hills Drive
Washington Park Community Center - 5199 Pembroke Rd

Paddleball Courts

Paddleball courts are open for singles play with only two people allowed per court allowed. No multiplayer games. Physical distancing is required off court. No groups of more than 10, includes those on court and waiting for a court.

Charnow Park - 300 Connecticut Street
Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center - 2400 Charleston Street
Jefferson Park - 1501 Jefferson Street

Pickleball Courts

Pickleball courts are open for singles and doubles play. Physical distancing is required off court. No groups of more than 10, includes those on court and waiting for a court.

Stan Goldman Park - 800 Knights Road

Tennis Courts

David Park Tennis Center - 510 N 33rd Court (For more information contact the Tennis Center at 954.967.4236.)
Jefferson Park - 1501 Jefferson Street

Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Singles and doubles play.

Boat Ramps

Hollywood Marina - 700 Polk Street
Marina Boat Ramp is operating under normal hours, 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Holland Park - 801 Johnson Street
Boat ramps open for normal operations. Observation Tower is now closed. Please follow physical distancing requirements. Only one (1) boat per launch ramp at a time.

Ramp hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Once the parking area reaches capacity, the ramps will be closed.)

On-Water Activity - Boats must remain at least fifty (50) feet apart at all times. Please see Chapter 19 of Emergency Order 20-29 .

Golf Courses

Golf courses at Hollywood Beach Golf Club, Eco Golf Club and Orangebrook Golf Club are open for play with restrictions. View restrictions by clicking here.
The Driving Range at Orangebrook is open with limited capacity and physical distancing rules in place. Hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. On Sunday and Wednesday the hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Community Garden

The Community Garden at Oak Lake requires anyone working in the garden to wear a mask.

ArtsPark Studio

No tours, lessons or private engagements at this time.

The ArtsPark Artists in Residence are accepting individual and groups of less than 10 for classes and instruction.

Contact artists directly for more information and upcoming classes:

Glass Blowing Studio - www.HollywoodHotGlass.com
Jewelry Studio - 305.450.5125
Jen Clay Textiles and Animation Studio - www.jenlynnclay.com

Skate Parks

Hollywood West - Open 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Stan Goldman - Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Facial coverings must be worn at all times. One person per element and no more than 10 people in the skate park at a time.

Dog Parks

Emerald Hills Lakes Park - 3013 N 39th Street
John Williams Park - 6101 Sheridan Street
Oakridge Park - 5300 SW 35 Avenue
Poinciana Park - 1301 S 21 Avenue
Stan Goldman Park - 800 Knights Road

Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. City-maintained dog parks will be open for individual use, no groups or walkers. Physical distancing is required. Owners should bring water with them as the facility water fountains WILL NOT be operational.

Hollywood Dog Beach (with permit only)

Hollywood Dog Beach (the area of the beach between Pershing and Custer Streets) is now open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All users must have daily or six month pass. Patrons must follow physical distancing when in park. Facial coverings must be worn at all times unless swimming or otherwise in a pool, ocean, or other body of water, provided that social distancing of at least six feet (6’) between persons not of the same household is maintained to the maximum extent practicable. Facial coverings, when not on, must be available and ready to use at all times. Individuals must be able to show their facials coverings upon request by local authority. Facial coverings should not be used by children under two (2) years of age or by anyone with a medical/health condition which would be worsened by the wearing of a facial covering., while maintaining a six foot distance from other individuals. Please bring your own water. Drinking fountain and showers are not available.. Permits can be purchased at Dog Beach only during operations hours at this time. Credit cards only. Hollywood Dog Beach is only the area located between Pershing and Custer Streets on Hollywood Beach during designated days/times.

Driftwood Community Pool

The Driftwood Community Pool, located at 3000 N 69th Avenue is currently closed to swimming due to COVID-19.

Only courses where instructor can teach outside of the water or maintain 6 ft. physical distance.
- Lap Swimming, Private classes and Adult Exercise courses.
- NO OPEN SWIM at this time.
- Limited Capacity. Participants must reserve their spot before attending.
Participants only inside facility.
Physical distancing required at all times.
Facial coverings must be worn outside of water.
Temperature check for employees and patrons required before entry into facility.

For the current status of the pool and information on classes, contact the pool at 954.967.4644

Pavilion Rentals

Pavilion rentals are available for only parties less than 10. Pavilions must be rented in advance, no walk up rentals allowed. Visitors must adhere to physical distancing and must wear facial cover at all times unless swimming or otherwise in a pool, ocean, or other body of water, provided that social distancing of at least six feet (6’) between persons not of the same household is maintained to the maximum extent practicable. Facial coverings, when not on, must be available and ready to use at all times. Individuals must be able to show their facials coverings upon request by local authority. Facial coverings should not be used by children under two (2) years of age or by anyone with a medical/health condition which would be worsened by the wearing of a facial covering. If a distance of six feet is not possible, a facial covering must be worn. Venues will be limited to 1 rental per day. Only pavilions listed below are available for rental. Rental times are 4 hours maximum. All other pavilions remain closed at this time. Please call 954.921.3404 to reserve a pavilion.

Holland Park - 801 Johnson St
John Williams Park - 6101 Sheridan Street
Sal Oliveri Veterans Park - 4701 Tyler Street

Limited Park Restroom Facilities Available

Holland Park
Stan Goldman Park
Zinkil Park

These facilities will be cleaned and sanitized twice daily, seven days a week per CDC guidelines. Please, only one customer at a time inside the restroom facility. Families are allowed to go in together.

All Restrooms Available on Hollywood Beach

Charnow Park
Harry Berry Park
Johnson Street (maintained by Margaritaville staff)
Keating Park
Tyler Street
Fillmore Street
Taft Street
Missouri Street
Nevada Street

City of Hollywood Public Works crews unlock and sanitizes with 70% alcohol each morning. Between 11:00 a.m. and noon crews clean and sanitize again. In the afternoon the Community Redevelopment Agency third party vendor cleans every hour. They are also taking extra measures to sanitize each facility. The facilities are cleaned one last time before the doors are locked for the evening. The crews start that final cleaning and closing process at 9:00 p.m.

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Free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Site in West Hollywood

Priority Testing For School Staff and Children

Florida Department of Health in Broward County, in partnership with the City of Hollywood, is hosting a free COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing Site on Tuesday through Saturday at the Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield Street in West Hollywood from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Priority testing is available for school staff and children.

What Do I Need To Know In Order To Be Tested?

Anyone can be tested regardless of age. Those under the age of 18 require parent or guardian consent.
Anyone can be tested regardless of symptoms.
Bring your appointment confirmation number with you, if you made an appointment.

What Happens When I Arrive?

Each individual will be greeted and directed by personnel in protective gear.
Each individual will be asked to provide their government issued ID, first and last name, health insurance card and contact information.

What is the Testing Process?

A health professional in personal protective equipment will provide you with instructions.
A soft swab will be inserted into your nose or throat to get the necessary sample. This may be slightly uncomfortable; however, the test is quick and should take less than a minute.

What Happens After I Am Tested?

After you have been tested, you will be given information on what to do while awaiting test results. Please keep the instruction sheet until after you receive your results.
Follow signage and directions for exiting the testing site.
After being tested, continue to monitor and record symptoms.
You will receive your test results via telephone call.

For a list of state-supported COVID-19 testing sites and more information on what to know prior to visiting a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site, please visit https://floridadisaster.org/covid19/testing-sites/.

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