DCRC Resumes Additional Operations Following Public Health Department Approval

Jan. 28, 2021 update: 

The City of Dublin has been in contact with Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) for guidance during the Stay-At-Home advisory. Based on the FCPH-approved operating plans that were previously developed by City staff, the DCRC received approval to resume in-person programming, including land and water group fitness classes. Approval was also granted to reopen the gymnasium and Wee Folk babysitting room, as well as resume daily pass sales and private rentals.

Since reopening the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) in June 2020, we have learned that we can operate safely and reduce the spread of COVID-19 through our rigorous operational plans and sanitization procedures, which have continuously been in place since reopening. We have also learned how important our services are to our residents for their health and to combat social isolation.

Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) has approved the following modified operational plan for the Recreation Center during FCPH’s Stay-At-Home Advisory. The DCRC has implemented several policies and procedures in accordance with the State of Ohio’s sector-specific public health requirements to create a safe environment for our members, guests and staff. These efforts include 15-minute closures in between groups for cleaning and disinfection, required face coverings (face coverings may be temporarily removed while actively engaged in exercise so long as 6-feet or more of separation between individuals exists), temperature screenings, physical distancing, encouraging good hand hygiene, and cleaning of equipment before and after use.

Public health, wellness and safety is at the heart of everything we do at the DCRC and we understand the delicate balance between keeping people safe and supporting physical and mental health.

The DCRC’s programs and facilities will operate as follows, even if the Stay-At-Home Advisory is extended:

1. The Dublin Community Recreation Center remains open for individual exercise opportunities with advanced reservations required for the fitness floor, track, lap pool and leisure pool.
2. In order to adhere to physical distancing guidelines, all members and guests must sign up for a time slot under “Advance Sign-up” on our Online Registration website. Members and guests can reserve their time slot, beginning 36 hours in advance and may also cancel reservations online under “My Account.”
3. The Gymnasium and Wee Folk babysitting room will reopen on Feb. 1, 2021. Reservations are required.
4. Daily passes will be available for purchase beginning Feb. 1, 2021. Members can reserve their time 36 hours in advance while daily pass patrons can reserve their time 12 hours in advance. Reservations are required.
5. In-person land and water group fitness classes will resume on Feb. 1, 2021. Sign up for the NEW Virtual/Land/Spin combo pass for February and enjoy the flexibility of on-site and virtual classes!
6. Personal Training services will be available beginning Feb. 6, 2021.
7. In-person and virtual activities and programs for all ages will follow the dates outlined in the Healthy Programs and Activities Guide.
8. DCST & high school swim team rentals are permitted to continue practice under all previously established COVID-19 procedures. High school teams must also abide by all operating requirements given to them by their athletic directors and school superintendent.
9. Facility rentals will be available for reservations beginning Feb. 1, 2021.
10. Private leisure pool parties (for 10 or fewer) are open for reservations starting Feb. 13, 2021.

We will continue to monitor all public health channels, as we have done throughout this pandemic. These plans are fluid, and we ask for your patience and grace while we continue to operate in this ever-changing environment.

Thank you,
DCRC Staff

Operational modifications include:

• Children 15 or younger must be accompanied by an adult or guardian 16 or older, except those with a Jr. Track or Jr. Fitness card, who may come by themselves.
• Sign up online for pre-determined time slot (for contact tracing)
• Closures in between groups for cleaning and disinfection
• Track use is limited to the inside and outside lanes only.
• Some equipment has been moved or is unavailable for use to maintain social distancing and ensure cleanliness.
• Entry into the recreation center is controlled and safety precautions are enforced including:
  • Required face coverings; Face coverings may only be temporarily removed while you are actively engaged in exercise so long as 6-feet or more of separation between individuals exists. Face coverings are NOT permitted to be worn in the swimming pools.
  • Temperature screenings
  • Physical distancing
  • Hand hygiene
  • Cleaning of equipment before/after use

Additional operational modifications for the following service areas:

• Daily Pass sales for all open areas of the DCRC (fitness/track, gymnasium, lap and leisure pool, wee folk)
  • Click here for more information
  • Sign up in advance online
• Gymnasium
  • Click here for a complete list of operational modifications
  • Sign up in advance online
• Land Group Fitness Classes
  • Sign up in advance online for each class
  • Class sizes have been reduced and a limited class schedule will be offered
• Water Fitness Classes
  • Sign up in advance online for each class
  • Class sizes have been reduced and a limited class schedule will be offered
• Wee Folk Babysitting Room
  • Click here for a complete list of operational modifications
  • Sign up in advance online

Service Area Operational Chart: