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COVID-19 Response
In response to the recent outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and reported cases within our county, the City of Concord is following the guidance of local, state and federal health agencies. We will update this page regularly to provide information about what the City and our regional partners are doing to address this global health crisis.
UPDATEd: April 6, 2021
April 6, 2021: Contra Costa County Moving into the Orange Tier
County Press Release
March 30, 2021: Contra Costa Opens Eligibility to those 16+
County Press Release
March 29, 2021: Contra Costa Residents Who are 50+ Encouraged to Request Vaccine Now
County Press Release
March 22, 2021: Contra Costa opens vaccine eligibility to ages 50 and older
County Press Release
March 12, 2021: Contra Costa Improves to Red Tier, Shows Steady Improvement Since Winter COVID-19 Spike
County Press Release
February 19, 2021: Contra Costa Extends COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to Essential Workers
County Press Release
January 25, 2021: Regional Stay-at-Home Order Lifted, Contra Costa Returns to Purple Tier
County Press Release
January 22, 2021: Contra Costa County Plans to Administer 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccines by July 4
County Press Release
January 11, 2021: Contra Costa County Ramps Up COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
County Press Release
Media Briefing on Facebook Live
December 4, 2020: Bay Area Health Officers Move to Implement the State’s New Regional Stay Home Order, Not Waiting Until Local Hospitals Are Near Crisis to Act
Contra Costa County Openings at a Glance
Resumen de las aperturas en el Condado de Contra Costa
November 16, 2020: State Response to COVID-19 Spike Returns Contra Costa to Purple Tier
County Press Release
November 13, 2020: Contra Costa Moves to Contain Spread of COVID-19
County Press Release
November 10, 2020: Contra Costa Back in Red Tier, COVID Cases Up
County Press Release
November 4, 2020: Contra Costa Responds Quickly to Climbing COVID-19 Cases
County Press Release
October 27, 2020: Contra Costa Enters Less-Restrictive Orange Tier
County Press Release
September 29, 2020: More Businesses and Services Can Reopen in Contra Costa Thanks to Improving COVID Situation
County Press Release
September 14, 2020: Contra Costa Updates Health Order to Align with California's COVID-19 Blueprint
County Press Release
August 31, 2020: Additional Businesses Open in Contra Costa County in Accordance with Updated State Recommendations
County Press Release
July 31, 2020: Contra Costa County Urges Residents to Take Precautions
Watch Press Conference (video)
Slowing the Spread Tip Sheet / Consejos para detener el contagio
See previous updates and press releases from Contra Costa Health Services.
April 27, 2020: New Resources for Local Businesses
Concord Forward: How the City of Concord is Supporting Local Business | Concord Business Directory
March 17, 2020: Mayor McGallian’s Letter to the Community
Correspondencia en Español
City of Concord Organized Events, Programs, Facilities and Recreation Services
In keeping with the March 12, 2020 executive order issued by Governor Newsom, all residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local public health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control the spread of COVID-19.
In an extraordinary effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, the City of Concord has implemented the following, updated September 30, 2020:
- Cancel most indoor and outdoor City-sponsored programs, classes, activities and events.
- Cancel all outdoor City facility rentals.
- Cancel all indoor City facility rentals.
- Close indoor recreation facilities to the public: Concord Senior Center, Centre Concord, Willow Pass Center, and Concord Community Pool.
- Close certain outdoor recreation facilities to the public; including park basketball and bocce courts.
- Playgrounds reopened on December 9, 2020.
- Picnic tables, barbecues and dog parks were reopened on June 5, 2020.
- Pickleball and Tennis Courts reopened with certain restrictions on May 4, 2020.
- Limit access to other public buildings, including the Police Department and City Hall to adhere to 6-foot social distancing mandates for the health and safety of the public and City employees.
- Move Farmer’s Market to Concord High School.
- The Concord Skate Park was reopened with certain restrictions on May 4, 2020. Users must adhere to 6-foot social distancing mandate and wear a mask.
- Diablo Creek Golf Course was reopened with certain restrictions on May 4, 2020. See Diablo Creek Golf Course website to schedule your tee time.
- Cancel all non-essential public meetings.
The City will regularly reevaluate its COVID-19 response measures, and they may be modified or prolonged as needed.
- DIABLO CREEK GOLF COURSE
- PARK & SPORT FACILITIES
- CONCORD COMMUNITY POOL
- CONCORD SENIOR CENTER
- ACTIVITIES & CLASSES
- COMMUNITY CENTERS
- CAMP CONCORD
Diablo Creek Golf Course reopened on Monday, May 4, 2020, per the County Health Order. Please visit the Diablo Creek Golf Course website for more details.
CITY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
If you visit a park, beach, or other open space area, you must follow any restrictions that the local authorities or managers have in place for that area. These restrictions might include measures like closing parking areas, restricting car access, limiting the number of visitors, or closing the area to public access entirely.
COncord Skate park
The Concord Skate Park re-opened with certain restrictions on May 4, 2020. Park users must adhere to 6 foot social distancing mandate and wear a face covering.
DOG PARKS
Dog parks reopened with certain restrictions as of June 5, 2020. Please follow dog park rules and hours while visiting Newhall Park or Baldwin Park Dog Parks.
Playgrounds
Playgrounds are open.
GROUP PICNIC FACILITIES
Picnic and BBQ areas may be used by household or living units only. Picnic and BBQ areas will be available to rent for household use once the county returns to the red tier. Group picnic facilities are closed to the general public for larger group events or gatherings outside your family unit until further notice. All private events and City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled until further notice.
SPORTS FACILITIES
Adult Softball League games are permitted. Youth sport facility reservations are permitted, with restrictions. Athletic facility reservation staff will be available to assist you via email at sports@cityofconcord.org.
All basketball and bocce courts are closed until further notice.
Pickleball and tennis courts reopened with certain restrictions on May 4, 2020. Court facilities are available for unorganized, recreational play only. League play and/or reserved use is currently prohibited. Click here for rules.
Concord Community Pool
Concord Community Pool is open to the public for Lap Swim only. Advance Registration is required. Drop in lap swim is not allowed. Click here for the Hours and important Rules & Restrictions. When permitted by Health Order, we will reintroduce our Swim Lesson and Recreational Swim programs later in 2021.
Contact the pool by email at concordregistration@cityofconcord.org
Concord Senior Center
The Concord Senior Center is closed to the general public until further notice. All private events and City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled.
Senior Center staff will be available to assist you over the phone during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. by calling (925) 671-3320.
CC Café
City staff will continue to facilitate the distribution of meals through the CC Café Senior Nutrition program. Meals must be ordered ahead of time. Concord’s CC-Cafe registered participants need to call 925-825-1488 and leave a message. Meals-on-Wheels Diablo Region staff will respond to those calls.
Activities & Classes
Many City-sponsored programs, classes, activities and events have been cancelled or modified to meet county health guidelines. In-person and virtual classes and camps via the Zoom platform are available for registration here.
If you wish to drop a class or transfer to another session, call us at least five (5) full working days before the start date for a refund or credit. The refund process may take 4-6 weeks to complete. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Questions & information
Please contact us by email at Concord.Registration@cityofconcord.org
Community Centers
All community centers are closed to the general public until further notice. All private events and most City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled through April 30, 2021.
Centre Concord
Centre Concord is closed. Please email centre.concord@cityofconcord.org.
Preschool Programs
Please contact Raquel Diaz by calling (925) 671-3324 for all questions regarding the City of Concord’s Preschool Programs. Preschool programs are in progress.
Willow Pass Community Center
Willow Pass Center is closed. Please email facilityrentals@cityofconcord.org.
Camp Concord
All community centers and Facilities including Camp Concord are closed to the general public until further notice. All private events and City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled.
Please contact the Camp Director Matthew Fragoso via email matthew.fragoso@cityofconcord.org or by calling (925) 671-3006 for all questions regarding the City of Concord’s Camp Concord Facility and Programs.
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County Advances to Orange Tier
Contra Costa County will be able to move into the less restrictive Orange Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on Wednesday, April 7. Starting tomorrow, several business sectors and community services can reopen or expand capacity. Learn More -
Concord Passes Hazard Pay Ordinance
On March 30, 2021, the Concord City Council passed an urgency ordinance (on a 5-0 vote) requiring large grocery stores to pay an additional $5 per hour of hazard pay to grocery retail workers in Concord, effective immediately. Read More -
Contra Costa Opens Vaccine Eligibility to 16+
People who are 16 years and older and live or work in Contra Costa are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Register by filling out the Vaccine Appointment Request Form or by calling 1-833-829-2626. Learn More
Report a Problem
The City of Concord has added a way to report violations by businesses of the County Health Order on the Concord Connect app.