Playland to reopen in June but to Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley residents only

Vancouver's iconic amusement park will be open for the summer season by the end of next week.

In a statement issued Tuesday, officials with Playland at the PNEannounced the popular summer attraction will reopenon the evening of June 11but only to those living in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley.

Following the guidance of local health authorities,it willbe open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the month ofJune, with a plan to expand to more days and nights later in the summer, it said.

The amusement park will also follow a list of safety precautionsto ensure the health and safety of all visitors and staff, including limiting the number of people who can attend during a given time.

Tickets will have to be purchased in advance for a specific entry date and timeand cash will not be accepted.

The statement listed a number of other precautions including the installation of Plexiglasshields where possible.

Masks must be worn while guests are waiting in lines and on rides. Elsewhere in the park, masks are recommended.

In early May, organizers of the annual Vancouver fair announcedit would not be possible to hold the PNEin person in 2021 because of COVID-19 restrictions.

But after B.C. announced its restart plan they said the fair could go ahead after all although ata much reducedcapacity.

Playland will reopen starting June11, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6 p.m.to 11p.m.

More information about ticket pricing and booking a visitcan be found here.