PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • March 28, 2020
I disagree strongly with the move to close so many public state parks. I have walked at several of these parks over the last week. I have not observed anyone congregating in a way that negated the 6-foot rule. I have observed families or couples who came together being closer, but all walkers have stayed much greater distances apart than the 6-foot minimum. These closings will exacerbate the situation. By making fewer places for people to exercise and get fresh air, other places will be more crowded. Please reconsider this move. ~ Valerie Rasza, Gray