[naviga:h3]County YMCAs will reopen Monday[/naviga:h3]

After closing its facilities March 17, the Butler YMCA will reopen its Butler and Rose M. Schneider YMCA branches Monday with regular facility hours. The reopening will be conducted under the guidance of state and local health authorities and will take place in phases.

“The Butler YMCA has served Butler County for almost 135 years, during which we have made it through many challenging times together, none perhaps as impactful for our community and our Y as this COVID crisis,” said Dave Hilliard, YMCA president/CEO. “We are thrilled to begin reopening our facilities, welcoming back our members and the community, and getting back to what we do best — helping everyone reach their full potential.”

In preparation for reopening, the Butler YMCA has been consulting state and local guidelines to ensure all components of facilities, including fitness equipment, locker rooms, child care, visitor areas and office spaces, are meeting the highest standards for health. The YMCA has also modified policies and programs to facilitate social/physical distancing practices.

According to Hilliard, the first phase of reopening will include wellness centers, pools, sauna, steam room and locker rooms.

Additional phases of reopening will include in-person personal training, swim lessons, group exercise classes, child watch and youth sports programs.

For more information about reopening, membership renewal and reactivation and program registration, visit https://bcfymca.org/.

[naviga:h3]Water park to reopen June 20[/naviga:h3]

The Cranberry Township Waterpark will open for the season June 20.

The water park at North Boundary Park will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Labor Day.

Officials said the following protocols have been put into place to keep attendees and staff safe during the coronavirus.

The pool is open to current water park members and Cranberry Township residents only.

Proof of Cranberry Township residency is required for admission.

The number of people admitted each day will be limited. When capacity is reached, new guests will not be allowed in until others exit.

Enhanced sanitation protocols and operating procedures will be in place and follow Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Guests can enter through the main entrance only.

The sand volleyball court and sand play are closed.

Limited deck chairs are available, but guests are encouraged to bring their own to help with sanitation efforts.

Consideration is being given to aquatics programs to ensure the safety of staff and participants.

The concession stand is open with limited menu options. No outside food is permitted, although lunch box coolers are still permitted. The concession stand will have limited operating hours, from noon to 6 p.m.

To purchase a resident membership, visit cranberrytownship.org/waterpark. Daily admission will increase by $1 for each pricing tier.