(KNZA)--A tentative plan has been announced for re-opening Hiawatha parks, recreation facilities and activities.

Hiawatha Parks and Recreation Director Stacy Jasper discussed the 3-phase plan at Monday evening's City Commission meeting.

Beginning May 19, plans are to open parks, playgrounds, lake shelter houses and batting cages to the public in accordance with the Governor's guidelines of social distancing and gatherings of no more than 30 people. Organized practices on ballfields will not be allowed.

Beginning June 1, teams may begin scheduled practices at Bruning and Noble Parks.  The Fisher Center will also be open to the public at that time, with restrictions of no more than 90 people within the facility and encouragement of social distancing.  

Beginning June 15, games will be allowed to take place at both Bruning and Noble Parks and the city plans to open the Aquatic Park, as gatherings of more than 90 are permitted.  

Jasper stressed the plan is subject to change.   

The Commission gave her approval to begin circulating the plan, with formal action to take place at the Commission's May 18 meeting.