A balding area of grass at Castle Park has been fenced off just as sunbathing season gets started.
Frequent lockdown walks and picnics have apparently taken their toll on the popular green space in Bristol, with the ground in front of the bandstand visibly scuffed and patchy.
A metal fence appeared a few days ago there to prevent access, with signs near the food van advising of "essential maintenance".
Bristol City Council has now confirmed that the section is closed for reseeding, and is not expected to reopen until the second week of July - up to another five weeks away.
Park visitors have been encouraged to comply with the closure to allow the grass to grow back.
A council spokesperson said: "Wear and tear from the increased use of the park during lockdown means a small area near the bandstand has been cordoned off to allow it to be reseeded and maintained.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but the rest of the park remains open and we would ask people to help the grass recover by avoiding the affected area, which is expected to be reopened in the second week of July."
It is not the only area of the park currently out-of-bounds to members of the public.
One of the footpaths leading to the park, next to Castle Park Landing, has been fenced off for weeks and will remain so all year.
The council is in the process of building an energy centre there, as part of its roll-out of the Bristol Heat Network.
The park is well-used during summer due to its proximity to the city centre and views of the river, and the area in front of the bandstand in particular often serves as a meeting point for events, gatherings and protests.
With more hot weather on the way, Bristol's parks and harbourside are expected to be busy this weekend.
