Outdoor Activities

Going outside is an amazing way to break up time social distancing and experience our community safely. Tips for being safe outside can be found below.

#SpreadJoyNotGerms

Visit a Park

Channel your inner John Muir or Leslie Knope and visit one of our parks.

Auburn Parks and Recreation*

Butler Parks and Recreation

Garrett Parks and Recreation

Waterloo Parks and Recreation

* Playgrounds are currently closed

COVID-19 Resources and Information from the National Recreation and Park Association.

Take up Bird Watching

Learn more about the birds that live in our own back yards!

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Walk a Trail

Enjoy one of DeKalb County’s many trails with a walk or bike ride.

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Plan a Native Plant Garden

Native plant gardens can bring resources to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

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Go on a Scavenger Hunt

If you’re looking for activities that you can do in the park, or your own backyard, National Geographic has educational and engaging opportunities to explore from scavenger hunts to yoga.

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Visit Murals

Take an art tour of the murals in your community.

Locations will be posted soon.

Tips for Being Safe Outside

STAY 6 FEET AWAY FROM OTHERS. SOCIAL DISTANCE TO PROTECT YOURSELF & OTHERS.

WASH HANDS REGULARLY

IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, STAY HOME

AVOID SHAKING HANDS AND TOUCH AS A FORM OF GREETING.

WEAR A MASK IF YOU’LL BE IN CONTACT WITH OTHERS.

DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE

DO NOT PANIC. TRY TO STAY CALM EVEN WHEN THINGS ARE UNKNOWN.

BE CAUTIOUS WHEN TOUCHING SURFACES THAT ARE TOUCHED REGULARLY. SANITIZE IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO SO.

PROPERLY DISPOSE OF PERSONAL ITEMS, ESPECIALLY TISSUES AND OTHER ITEMS THAT CAN SPREAD GERMS.