Field of Light at Sensorio in Paso Robles set to reopen after coronavirus closure
The Field of Light at Sensorio is reopening June 12 after a three-month closure due to COVID-19.
The art installation, which is made up of 58,000 fiber optic lights covering a field of rolling hills off Highway 46 East, opened in May 2019. Since then, it has attracted more than 145,000 visitors from 41 different countries, according to a news release.
Sensorio closed in March to comply with social distancing regulations. It originally planned to reopen in mid-April but has remained closed as the coronavirus pandemic continued.
The outdoor light field was given permission to reopen by the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department following guidelines from the state, Sensorio executive director Tracy Strann said in a news release.
However, Sensorio will operate a little differently moving forward.
“We are implementing every safety precaution in order to offer a safe environment for our visitors,” Strann said in the release. “During these deeply unsettling times, we know there are many looking forward to visiting this tranquil outdoor exhibition to experience Bruce Munro’s extraordinary vision.”
What to expect when visiting Sensorio in Paso Robles
According to the release, visitors to the Field of Light at Sensorio will no longer be able to purchase tickets on-site. All tickets must be bought in advance online and will be “timed tickets.”
Groups will be limited to a maximum of six people.
Upon entry, all guests’ temperatures will be checked using a non-contact thermometer.
Before entering the exhibit, visitors will have to read and sign a document confirming that they currently have no COVID-19 symptoms and have not knowingly come into contact with anyone that has symptoms of COVID-19 or any flu-like virus, in the past 14 days, the release said.
In the park, social distancing will be enforced and the exhibit will have a one-way path, the release said. Non-contact hand sanitizers will be placed throughout the art installaion
Food options will still be available, but seating will be changed to fit with current health guidelines.
According to the release, all staff will be wearing gloves and masks.
Although it will not be required, Sensorio highly recommends that all visitors wear masks as well.
The Field of Light at Sensorio located at 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles will be open from June 12 to January 3.
Tickets will be available starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to the release.
This story was originally published June 2, 2020 at 4:36 PM with the headline "Field of Light at Sensorio in Paso Robles set to reopen after coronavirus closure."
