The forest guards are ranting. According to them, all the parks should be closed.
Many Brussels residents took advantage of this sunny Saturday to go for a walk or jog in the green spaces of the capital. But during this period of confinement, the rules are strict: it is forbidden to sit on a bench or stop to eat. On the side of the Woluwe park, police patrol to ensure proper compliance with these basic rules.
“We have only been outside once since the start of the week to go shopping and we wanted to get some fresh air, especially since the sun is there”, explain Raoul and Nikita. “The fact that the parks remain open is a very good thing. I am thinking in particular of people who wish to walk their dog. We have not seen anyone picnicking or gathering in a group. As long as the people keep safe distances, there is no problem.”
Alan was arrested by the police because he was sitting on a bench. “We wanted to take a break to get some ideas. Fortunately, the parks remain open! On the other hand, the police are on the alert and while we were seated on a bench, they asked us to leave and keep moving “, he explains.
On the other hand, the forest guards met this Saturday do not mince their words. According to them, people are “oblivious” to go out and they don’t measure the gravity of the situation. They believe the government should have outlawed all parks altogether. “This is great no matter what! People don’t respect anything. People have spit next to me, the cyclists are blowing as bad as possible, people continue to meet. The police do regular checks but when ask people to move, they do it, but two minutes later, others come to settle in. It looks like nothing is happening. “
“We have never seen so many runners! There are more of them than during the 20 km from Brussels. The problem is that the people who go out today will be in the hospital in 14 days”, explain the forest guards busy putting up posters to remind them of basic instructions.
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