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Elephant Rocks and Castlewood state parks reopened Monday, though with social distancing measures in place.
While the parks will be open for day-use, capacity will be monitored closely in order to prevent overcrowding. If a park is nearing capacity, gates or parking lots may close temporarily, according to a parks news release.
“Missouri State Parks is experiencing record crowds as people take advantage of the outdoor opportunities we have to offer,” said Mike Sutherland, director of the department's Division of State Parks.