WACO, Texas — The City of Waco closed certain facilities to the public beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, and at least through midnight March 29. The following City facilities will be closed to the public:
- City of Waco Public Libraries
- Cameron Park Zoo
- City of Waco Community Centers
- City of Waco Senior Centers
- Waco Convention Center & Visitors’ Bureau
- Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
- Waco Mammoth National Monument
- Riverbend Ballpark/Hart-Patterson Track and Field Complex
The city also said all rental facilities will be suspended through March 29. That includes park pavilions, athletic fields, Cameron Park Clubhouse and the Multi-Purpose Center.
Cottonwood Creek Golf Course will remain open for public play but all scheduled events will be temporarily suspended through March 29.
The City of Waco said city operations will continue as normal and increased cleaning schedules will be implemented at the city facilities that remain open.
The city also said that gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited and that gatherings of more than 10 people are not recommended. They also urged people to not attend non-essential gatherings to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.