Find Out What's Open/Closed On Labor Day 2019 In Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ – Labor Day this Monday, Sept. 2, marks the 125th national anniversary of the holiday, celebrating American workers’ economic and social achievements and the working force’s contributions to the prosperity and strength of the U.S. When Labor Day became a national holiday, it traditionally included a parade to show the public the trade and labor organizations’ strength, a tradition that faded as the impracticality of holding annual Labor Day parades won out, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

These days, instead, for some, Labor Day conjures a craving for the sizzle of hotdogs, hamburgers or veggie burgers, and French fries on the grill. For others, an outdoor picnic or throwing a frisbee in a park while keeping dogs and children close are favorite Labor Day activities. Still more "indoorsy" others might prefer stepping into the altered reality of a mall movie theater for a couple hours, while some might enjoy a thorough power-shopping session. To plan the day, here’s what Phoenix area residents venturing out this Labor Day need to know about what is open/closed in Phoenix:

For those considering adopting a pet, the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, 2500 S. 27th Ave., is open for pet adoptions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Both of the Arizona Humane Society's campuses on 13th Ave. and Dobbins Rd. are closed, however, on Labor Day.

These 6 malls are all open with these Labor Day hours (though department store and restaurant hours may vary):

• Biltmore Fashion Park, 2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix – Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Paradise Valley Mall, 4568 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix – Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Desert Sky Mall, 7611 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix – Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Metrocenter, 9617 N. Metro Pkwy. W., Phoenix – Open noon to 6 p.m.
• Christown Spectrum, 1703 W. Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix – Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix – Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All City of Phoenix community centers and recreation centers are closed on Labor Day, but all Phoenix parks are open Sept. 2.

These 9 Phoenix parks at these addresses have splashpads open on Labor Day:

• Altadena
• Civic Space
• Dust Devil
• Edison
• Francisco Highland
• Mountain Vista
• Nuestro
• Pecos
• Trailside Point

Meanwhile, these 11 Phoenix pools at these addresses are open on Labor Day:

• Cortez
• El Prado
• Encanto
• Falcon
• Hermoso
• Maryvale
• Paradise Valley
• Pecos
• Perry
• Sunnyslope
• Washington

For those wanting to work on their never-gets-done home improvement projects, Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement stores are all open with hours varying by location.

For anyone craving family barbecue foods but too busy to buy that hamburger, hotdog, mustard or ketchup in advance, these Phoenix area supermarkets are open on Labor Day:

• Safeway (hours vary by location)
• Walmart (hours vary by location)
• Fry’s (hours vary by location)

However, retail giant Costco is closed for Labor Day.