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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.
March 20, 2020: COVID-19 Business Resources
March 17, 2020: Mayor McGallian’s Letter to the Community
Correspondencia en Español
UPDATE: MARCH 16, 2020
Contra Costa County, in collaboration with five other Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley, has issued a shelter-in-place order to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 and remain through April 7, 2020.
Full press release
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Order
Los oficiales de Salud Pública anunciaron una orden legal dirigiendo a sus respectivos residentes a quedarse en casa por las siguientes 3 semanas empezando el 17 de marzo.
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 will implement the following, effective immediately and going through May 1, 2020:
- Cancel all indoor and outdoor City-sponsored programs, classes, activities and events.
- Suspend all preschool programs.
- Cancel all indoor and outdoor 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 dog parks, park restroom facilities, basketball, tennis, bocce and pickleball courts.
- Close all Diablo Creek Golf Course facilities, including the Pro Shop and restaurant.
- 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.
- Cancel the farmers’ market at Todos Santos Plaza.
- 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.
- ACTIVITIES & CLASSES
- COMMUNITY CENTERS
- CONCORD COMMUNITY POOL
- CONCORD SENIOR CENTER
- PARK & SPORT FACILITIES
- Camp Concord
Activities & Classes
All indoor and outdoor City-sponsored programs, classes, activities and events are cancelled through May 1, 2020.
Activities & Classes that have already started
City of Concord Parks & Recreation will automatically issue pro-rated refunds for anyone registered for a program that was not able to be completed due to the public health concern of the Coronavirus. The refund process may take 4-6 weeks to complete due to program volume. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Activities & Classes, starting after May 1, 2020
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.
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 City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled through May 1, 2020.
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 Concords Preschool Programs.
Willow Pass Community Center
Willow Pass Center is closed. Please email facilityrentals@cityofconcord.org.
Concord Community Pool
The Concord Community Pool is closed to the general public until further notice. All facility rentals and City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled through May 1, 2020.
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 through May 1, 2020.
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.
City Parks and open space
City parks and open space remain accessible during daylight hours. The use of playgrounds is strongly discouraged because they include high-touch surfaces, and because it is typically not possible to maintain social distancing at playgrounds. Individual Picnic Tables remain open for use on a first-come, first-serve basis. Residents are reminded they must observe social distancing in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order.
gROUP pICNIC FACILITIES
All group picnic facilities are closed to the general public until further notice. All private events and City organized activities, classes and events have been cancelled through May 1, 2020.
sports facilities
All Adult Softball League games and sport facility reservations have been cancelled until further notice.
All tennis, basketball, pickleball and bocce courts are also closed until further notice.
All private events and City organized leagues, activities, classes and events have been cancelled through May 1, 2020.
Diablo Creek Golf Course is closed until further notice.
Athletic facility reservation staff will be available to assist you via email at sports@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 through May 1, 2020.
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.
Minimize Your Risk
According to health officials, you can minimize your risk of becoming infected or spreading COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses by:
- Washing your hands with soap and water frequently, and using alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available
- Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the crook of your elbow (not your hands)
- Staying home from school or work when you are sick
- Plan ahead for childcare in case children get sick and need to stay home from school
- Avoiding travel when you are sick
- Avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands
- Limiting unnecessary trips and avoid crowded public spaces when possible
- Telecommuting when possible
- If you are sick, wear a mask when you go out in public or visit the doctor