Muscle Beach is officially off limits. Again.
The popular workout spot near Santa Monica Pier has been shut down in an effort to help contain the spread of COVID-19.
“The rings and ropes have been removed and the green space has been closed off and will undergo improvement work during the closure,” City Spokesperson Constance Farrell said.
“We ask for the community’s support in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by not gathering, wearing face coverings, and maintaining physical distancing when out of the home for essential trips.”
In November, the County cleared recreation areas like Muscle Beach for reopening as long as users wore a mask and were socially distanced at all times; limited their visit to thirty minutes if others were using the equipment; and chose not to eat or drink on the grounds.
However, due to users’ non-compliance with public health requirements, Muscle Beach was closed last Thursday and will remain so indefinitely, Farrell said.
Muscle Beach is the only park closure as of now. In an attempt to contribute to regional efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County and beyond, the city has also decided to temporarily close the Santa Monica Pier every Saturday and Sunday from now until Sunday, January 31.
