What's Open, Closed For Memorial Day 2021 In Kingstowne

KINGSTOWNE, VA — As Memorial Day approaches, families will celebrate the unofficial start of summer. That means backyard cookouts, vacations, or simply enjoying the three-day weekend.

Memorial Day is also a time to remember those who have died while serving in the military. American Legion Post 176 in Springfield is planning a Memorial Day Ceremony with the VFW at 11 a.m. on May 31 at the flag island at 6520 Amherst Avenue, Springfield.

Some services around Kingstowne are closed or modified for the federal holiday on Monday, May 31. Below are the changes to know.

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Fairfax County government offices: Closed on Monday, May 31.

Fairfax County Public Schools: All Fairfax County Public Schools are closed on May 31.

Animal shelter: Services are available by appointment. Incidents of injured wildlife, stray pets, or other animal concerns should be directed to Animal Protection Police at 703-691-2131.

Community centers: Fairfax County community centers are open by reservation.

Courts: Fairfax County Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed on May 31.

Department of Motor Vehicles: On May 31, all Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices will be closed. Many DMV services are available online.

Fairfax Connector: Fairfax Connector will run on a Sunday schedule on May 31.

Kingstowne Residential Owners Corporation: The business office will be closed on May 31, fitness centers remain closed, and pools will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Libraries: All Fairfax County Public Library locations are closed on May 31. Visit Alexandria Library website for more information. Fairfax County Public Library will resume normal services and expand hours starting on June 5.

Metro: Metrorail and Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule on May 31. For more information, visit www.wmata.com.

Office of Elections: Early voting sites will be closed on May 31.

Park authority: Colvin Run Mill and Sully Historic Site grounds will be open noon to 4 p.m. but buildings will be closed. Nature centers at E.C. Lawrence, Hidden Oaks, Hidden Pond and Huntley Meadows will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Riverbend Park's visitor center will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the indoor arena will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the visitor center will be closed. Green Spring Gardens' horticultural center will be open from noon to 4:30 p.m. and the historic house will be closed.

Post offices: Closed on May 31.

Recreation centers: All RECenters are open from the regular time to 6 p.m. on May 31. George Washington RECenter will be closed on May 31.

Trash and recycling collection: For county collection customers, regular trash and recycling collection will happen on May 31. If you have private collection, contact your hauler.

Trash and recycling centers: The Recycling and Disposal Centers at the I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road) and the I-95 Landfill Complex (9850 Furnace Road) are open regular hours on May 31.

Virginia Railway Express: There is no VRE service on May 31. The commuter rail will return to full service on June 1. For more information, visit www.vre.org.