In a further effort to combat the spread of Coronavirus, Copeland Borough Council will be closing all Copeland owned or managed play areas.
A spokesperson from the council said:
"As it is not yet known how long the virus can survive on surfaces, and we are all required to social distance, we want to ensure that we help prevent the spread of the virus by closing communal leisure areas and play equipment to the public.
"Play areas that are already, or will be, closed in the next 24 hours include:
• Rosebank (Hensingham)
• Kells Welfare (Whitehaven)
• Castle Park (Whitehaven)
• Jericho (Whitehaven)
• High St (Whitehaven)
• Newlands (Mirehouse)
• Barfs Road (Distington)
• East Rd (Lowca)
• Orgill (Egremont)
• Ling Road (Egremont)
• Brisco Mount (Egremont)
• Egremont Skatepark
• Moresby (Moresby Parks)
• Jacktrees Road (Cleator Moor)
• Moor Row