Pflugerville shuts down playgrounds, pavilions and sports courts with immediate effect

Editor’s note: After this article was originally published, the City of Pflugerville said that parks will remain open, but areas within parks will be closed. The City previously said that parks would be closed.

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — All pavilions, playscapes and volleyball, basketball and tennis courts in Pflugerville parks will be closed until further notice.

The changes will take effect immediately, the City said.

However, trails within the city will remain open with users told to observe social distancing and gather in groups of less than ten people.

Earlier this week, Williamson County banned public and private gatherings of 50 or more people.

“Williamson County is dedicated to keeping all of our people safe and healthy. Extraordinary measures had to be taken in order to limit the possible spread of the Coronavirus in Williamson County, potentially overwhelming our healthcare system,” said County Judge Bill Gravell.

“In Williamson County, we are dedicated to being prepared, not scared.”