Labor Day 2017: What's Closed, What's Open In Takoma Park

TAKOMA PARKG, MD — For most people, Labor Day marks the end of summer, even though the official end of summer isn't until late summer. However, by Labor Day, the kids are back in school and the relaxed summer routine is replaced.

This year, Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 4. Since Labor Day is a federal holiday, it means a day off work and no school for children, and many municipal services are also closed.

Here's what will be open and closed in Takoma Park:

• County Offices – Closed
• Libraries – Closed
• County Liquor Stores – All stores will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Recreation – Bethesda, Germantown, Western County, Wheaton/Glenmont and MLK outdoor aquatic facilities will be open from 12-6 p.m. Olney Indoor Swim Center will be open normal hours; all other indoor aquatic facilities, as well as the Long Branch and Upper County outdoor pools, will be closed. Administrative offices, senior centers and community centers are closed.
• Montgomery Parks - For operating schedule, visit here.
• Ride On – Will operate on a Sunday schedule. Information is available at here.
• Metrorail – Information available at here.
• Metrobus – Information available at here.
• TRiPS Commuter Stores (Silver Spring and Friendship Heights) – Closed
• Refuse/recycling pickup – No collection. Collection provided one day later for remainder of the week. (Last collection is Saturday). More information available at here.
• The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station - Closed
• Parking at public garages, lots, curbside meters – Free
• MCPS Schools and Administrative Offices – Closed
• State offices and courts – Closed

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