AKRON, Ohio -- Beginning Friday, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is set to open its grounds for people to take a stroll in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and Ohio’s stay-at-home order.

The grounds of the historic estate at 714 North Portage Path on Akron’s northwest side will be open on Wednesdays through Sundays, from 8:30-10 a.m. for seniors, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for all visitors. On Sundays, dogs are allowed if they are on a leash.

The manor house and other buildings on the property - which is a National Historic Landmark and the former home of Gertrude and F.A. Seiberling, the co-founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company - will remain closed.

Stan Hywet is waiving the admission fee, but is accepting donations.

There will be no restroom facilities available. Guests must follow social distancing of six feet as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sean M. Joyce, president and executive director of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, said in a news release that the gardens are starting to bloom, so it’s a perfect time to get out and enjoy the fresh air.

“We are just happy to be able to be a safe resource for the community to get outside and enjoy some relief from the current situation,” Joyce said. “Stan Hywet is a beautiful place, and we believe that if F.A. and Gertrude Seiberling were still living here today, they’d find a way to help the community during this crisis.”

Stan Hywet also has a virtual tour of the manor house on its website.