Swimming pools, playgrounds and other outdoor equipment run by local government in NSW will be permitted by the state government from Friday, but councils are yet to confirm what they will open.
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Albury Council chief executive Frank Zaknich was not ready to open the city's facilities just yet.
"We're awaiting receipt of amended public health orders from the NSW government before playgrounds and outdoor fitness zones can be reopened, and we will advise the community via our website and social media when this can occur," he said.
"Importantly, the reopening of these spaces will be subject to users practising social distancing and applying other public health measures to keep our community safe."
Federation Council mayor Pat Bourke said the Council also welcomed the announcement that restrictions would be eased.
"It is hoped that the easing of some restrictions will have a positive impact for businesses in the Federation region whose operations have been impacted heavily by COVID-19," he said.
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"Council will continue to engage with local businesses to understand the various impacts and provide that information to the State and Federal governments to assist in future stimulus planning and support work underway.
"I would like to take this opportunity to formally highlight the tenacity and innovative nature in which our businesses have operated in and will continue to operate during the COVID-19 health pandemic.
"Many businesses in the Federation region have diversified their service delivery where possible, both proactively and positively and this is something council encourages businesses to continue with as we move through the various stages of the roadmap to recovery.
"We've come so far and although we have a while to go before we get to the other side of this, we should all be proud of the way in which we have supported one another as a community, and supported local businesses."
He said the Federation announcements would also be made via social media at a later date.
North East councils will be able to reopen community centres for the purpose of holding meetings such as counselling, Alcoholics Anonymous and parents' group, as long as there are only up to 10 people inside with appropriate social distancing.
Wodonga Council said there were no council buildings to reopen under these rules.
Wangaratta Council was waiting on more information before making any decisions.
"Council will be seeking further clarification on what is determined as an essential purpose. We expect that this will be coming from the chief medical officer later today or tomorrow," a spokeswoman said.
"Where we have requests from community groups to use facilities, we would need to further understand what they intend to use the facility for and the purpose of the group itself to determine if it meets the essential purpose requirements."
