WATCH: Colorado Springs mayor addresses social distancing at parks

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The state has encouraged people to go outside and get some fresh air while their work lives have been disrupted, but Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers is clarifying the record on social distancing at parks in the city.

He outlined a few main points during the brief press conference Tuesday afternoon:

• If you're sick, stay home and don't go to our parks.
• Don't engage in any team sports, organized or pickup. "We're seeing too many impromptu sports games in our parks. You can't play these games and maintain social distancing," Suthers said.
• Older citizens should avoid impromptu games of pickleball.
• No picnicking by more than immediate family.
• Don't let children in crowded playgrounds. "We'll clean equipment as often as we can but ensure your kids are washing their hands," Suthers said.
• Hikers, bikers, walkers, birdwatchers, and everyone must be aware of distancing.

Suthers also encouraged people to spread out and enjoy other open spaces around Colorado Springs. "We don't all have to go to Garden of the Gods park, try new parks, try new trails," the mayor said.

Ultimately, there aren't any legal repercussions for those who choose not to follow the guidelines. But Suthers said if people don't cooperate, the city will close or restrict activity at parks.

Suthers added, "We're not going to engage in legal enforcement at this time but we are going to utilize park rangers and police officers that would otherwise be assigned to schools to monitor parks and remind people of social distancing."

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Suthers didn't issue a stay-at-home order like Denver Mayor Michael Hancock did on Monday. The Colorado Springs mayor told KRDO that people need to take it upon themselves to practice safe social distancing.