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UPDATE: NEW EMERGENCY ORDER and AMENDMENTS to existing Orders

A new Miami-Dade County Emergency Order, Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 21-20, went into effect at 6:00 a.m. this morning. Informed by recommendations from health experts, Miami-Dade County is moving to a “new normal” and easing restrictions on parks, recreation and open spaces with limited activities.

The County Mayor and your Village government agree that it is too soon to re-open everything. While we all want our lives to return completely to normal, there is an important reason that cannot happen yet: we have not yet reached the projected peak of this virus. The number of positive cases is still increasing daily in Miami-Dade County. The re-opening of parks, marinas and other areas identified in this Emergency Order are a first-step.

Our beaches (including Beach Park), swimming pools, fitness centers and gyms remain CLOSED for your safety and the safety of all residents to minimize everyone’s potential contact with the virus. The more everyone complies with Emergency Orders, the sooner we can get back to the activities and places we love.

All parks, recreational facilities, golf courses, and marinas in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County may be open, but only under limited circumstances. The following parks remain CLOSED:

• Bill Baggs State Park remains closed
• Beaches are still closed, including Village Beach Park
• Calusa Park is closed until Monday, June 1, 2020
• Crandon Park (the East side) is closed, but the Marina, Golf Course and Tennis Center (the West side) are open
• City of Miami Parks (Virginia Key, Hobie Beach, Virginia Key Beach Park) remain closed

When Miami-Dade County reopens Crandon Park (East side) and beaches, the Village of Key Biscayne will follow the County’s lead and re-open beaches pursuant to County restrictions.

What is allowed?

• The Village Green is open exclusively to Seniors from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• Parks within the Village will be open to the General Public from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Golf and Boating have limited activities – for full details and guidelines refer to the Emergency Order and the helpful fact sheets from the County.
• Outdoor exercise (i.e., walking. jogging, running, skating, cycling)

Here are the restrictions that Key Biscayne is keeping in place:

• Park restrooms remain closed
• Playgrounds remain closed
• School outdoor facilities, like playgrounds, ball fields, and basketball courts, remain closed
• Use of outdoor exercise equipment is still prohibited
• Bike racks cannot be occupied
• Dog parks remain closed
• Table games, like dominoes or chess, are not allowed
• No gatherings are allowed, which include picnic parties, organized competitive play, and pick-up games
• No sport skills practice allowed: no shooting basketball, no racquetball, no tennis, no dribbling a ball, no throwing a ball, no kicking a ball and no similar activities are allowed.

–     Excluding condominium and multi-family residences, which may choose to re-open

tennis courts for singles play pursuant to County restrictions on these activities

• Facial covering for employees and customers at all times while inside Essential Businesses is a must
• Facial covering for all persons that are outside of their homes is strongly encouraged. CDC guidelines advise against cloth facial coverings being placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
• Social distancing 6-feet between individuals
• Limit of groups to 10 people or fewer

Here’s what remains closed:

Pursuant to Amendment 1 to Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 15-20 (not applicable to single-family residences):

• Swimming Pools
• Hot Tubs
• Fitness Centers
• Gyms

Construction Sites:

Amendment 1 to Emergency Order 20-5

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. all indoor multi-family dwelling construction within the Village were ordered to remain closed.

• Multi-family dwellings are defined by Village Code of Ordinances as a dwelling occupied by three or more families and/or dwelling comprised of three or more dwelling units.
• All construction sites must comply with social distancing requirements per CDC guidance. Construction workers must wear protective gear consistent with industry standards.