Outdoor sports fanatics may need to wait a little longer for the city鈥檚 outdoor fields to be ready for the spring.

Though spring has arrived, the City of 琉璃神社 has issued a reminder in a press release to stay off local sports fields until they鈥檙e opened to the public in the next few weeks.

Fields require extra care after a long winter season, said the release. The city will be testing irrigation systems and cultivating quality turf to avoid divots and holes which can lead to injuries.

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While the Apple Bowl track is open, the fields are scheduled to remain closed until April 8 weather permitting. Baseball diamonds are expected to opened a bit sooner on April 5.

Sports teams searching for a field or place to play can call 250-469-8504 to book space or find more information at .

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