coronavirus protocols.The program sees pianos placed in high-profile locations, where the public can play them for free, from mid-July to early September.According to the City of Kelowna, the program, created in 2015, was designed “to animate and decorate public spaces through community interaction.” Pianos in Parks returns to Kelowna Normally, city staff place eight pianos around Kelowna.
This year, though, because of COVID-19, only five pianos will be put out for public use.“With the high volume of individuals we know enjoy and use the pianos daily, combined with the potential for spreading COVID-19 through frequent contact with the piano keyboards, we have implemented some key changes to support everyone’s health and safety,” the city.