The County of Los Angeles issued a Health Officer Order on March 27th that temporarily closes all public beaches, public trails and trailheads, piers, beach bike paths and beach access points in the county.

The order follows an unusually high volume of beach and trail users last weekend, seriously impeding the practice of safe and necessary social distancing measures to stem the local transmission of COVID-19.

The order is effective immediately and continues through April 19, 2020. EXTENDED TO MAY 15, 2020 ON APRIL 10TH. SEE www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/FAQ-SaferatHomeOrder.pdf.

Violation of or failure to comply with the order is a crime punishable by fine, imprisonment or both.

The order indicates residents may continue to use currently open and publicly available park space, not prohibited by the order, for passive recreational activities, while practicing social distancing.