{"id":156971,"date":"2026-03-25T16:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T21:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=156971"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:06:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:06:47","slug":"oxford-park-commission-to-check-in-all-visitors-of-the-activity-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/oxford-park-commission-to-check-in-all-visitors-of-the-activity-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford Park Commission to &#8220;Check-in&#8221; All Visitors of the Activity Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Beginning Monday,&nbsp;March 30, 2026, the <strong>Oxford Park Commission<\/strong>, on behalf of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, will implement a new standardized check-in system for all indoor areas at the Activity Center Campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Oxford Park Commission <strong>Director Seth Gaines<\/strong>, this update is designed to improve safety, accountability, and overall facility operations while maintaining a welcoming environment for all users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key points to know:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All visitors must check in before entering indoor spaces, including gyms, classrooms, fitness areas, and lounge spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most exterior doors will remain locked, with access provided through the new check-in process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users with smartphones can scan posted QR codes on signs around the Activity Center Campus to receive a temporary access code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users without smartphones can check in at the front desk in the main hallway of the Ulysses \u201cCoach\u201d Howell Activity Center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTailgating,\u201d propping doors open, or sharing access credentials is not permitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information collected is used only for safety, incident response, and operational purposes \u2014 it will not be sold or used for marketing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private rentals remain exempt during periods when facilities are closed to the public.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ADA accommodations are available for anyone needing assistance with the check-in process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As with any operational change, there may be adjustments and minor delays during the initial rollout,&#8221; Gaines said. &#8220;We kindly ask for your patience and cooperation as we implement this system. These steps are being taken to enhance the safety and welfare of all who use our recreation facilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OPC also issue a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why is the City implementing a check-in system?<\/strong><br>The system helps ensure a safe, secure, and well-managed environment for all users and allows staff to respond more effectively to incidents or emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I have to check in every time I visit?<\/strong><br>Yes. All users must check in prior to accessing indoor facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What if I do not have a smartphone?<\/strong><br>You can check in at the front desk in the main hallway of the Ulysses \u201cCoach\u201d Howell Activity Center during each visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will my personal information be shared or used for marketing?<\/strong><br>No. Information is used only for safety, security, and operational purposes and will not be sold or used for marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/TheLocalVoiceLigature-25web.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/TheLocalVoiceLigature-25web.jpg?resize=25%2C16\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14544\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beginning Monday,&nbsp;March 30, 2026, the Oxford Park Commission, on behalf of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, will<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":238,"featured_media":156972,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[19],"tags":[740,15534],"class_list":["post-156971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-news","tag-oxford-park-commission","tag-seth-gaines"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/coach-howell-activity-center-front.jpg?fit=640%2C275&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156971","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/238"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156971"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156971\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":157076,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156971\/revisions\/157076"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156972"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156971"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156971"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156971"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}