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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporary Closures

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporary Closures

To ensure public safety, the Battlefield Visitor Center is temporarily closed, and visitor services and programs are temporarily suspended.  Park trails, parking lots, grounds and pavilion are open from Sunrise to Sunset daily.  Park brochures and self-guided walking tours are available on the porch of the visitor center. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

The National Park Service encourages you to follow CDC guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

· Practice social distancing. Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between you and others.

· Wear a face covering 

· Wash your hands often with soap and water.

· Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

· Most importantly, stay home if you feel sick.

· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at River Raisin National Battlefield Park is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor COVID-19. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website www.nps.gov/rira and social media channels.

Outdoor spaces at River Raisin National Battlefield Park may be used by the public in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local health guidance.

· In the event of an emergency at the park, please call 911.

The NPS encourages people who choose to visit River Raisin National Battlefield Park during this pandemic to adhere to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities to protect visitors and employees. As services are limited, the NPS urges visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.