Mesquite, TX – May 19, 2020 – At the May 18 City Council meeting, new plans were announced for the City of Mesquite’s recovery efforts due to the impacts of COVID-19. This includes opening access to parking lots, playgrounds, picnic tables and shelters in city parks effective May 22. The City is asking park visitors to use social distancing practices and personal responsibility in using the park amenities, and to follow all public health guidelines.

The City will continue to keep both libraries, recreation centers, senior centers, the Mesquite Arts Center and Historic Mesquite, Inc. properties closed until further notice. And, the City is delaying decisions on opening its summer camps and three pools. The City has already canceled the June 13 Summer Sizzle event and has suspended the residential curbside recycling program until July 1.