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Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4

For Immediate Release: Friday, June 30, 2023

The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have schedule and program changes for Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4.

  • County offices—Closed.
  • MC 311—Closed.
  • State offices and courts—Closed.
  • State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations—Closed.
  • Libraries— Closed.
  • Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS)—All stores open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • County-operated COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Clinics—Closed. (The County no longer is operating PCR testing clinics.) Vaccine clinics will be closed on July 4,
  • Department of Permitting Services—All offices, including the customer service lobby, will be closed.
  • Ride On Will operate on a Saturday
  • Ride On extRaand Flex bus services – Not in service.
  • Ride On Flash– The Orange Route will operate on a Weekends & Holidays schedule. The Blue Route (typically, weekday only) will not be in service.
  • MARC Train—Saturday service on the Penn Line only. No Camden or Brunswick Line service
  • TRiPS Silver Spring commuter store—Closed.
  • TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store—Closed.
  • Metrobus—Will operate on a Sunday schedule. Free fares after 5 p.m. See https://www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables/
  • Metrorail—Trains will operate frequently, running from 7 a.m. to a time TBD. Free fares after 5 p.m. See https://www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables/
  • Public Parking Garages, Lots, Curbside Meters—Free.
  • County-provided trash and recycling collections are on a regular schedule on Monday, July 3.  There will be no trash and recycling collections on Tuesday, July 4. Collections will slide one day throughout the rest of the week, with the last pickup on Saturday, July 8.
  • Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center—Closed on July 4.
  • Aquatic Centers— County outdoor aquatic facilities will be open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. Indoor aquatic facilities will close at 6 p.m. 
  • Community Recreation Centers—Closed.
  • Senior Centers—Closed.
  • Montgomery Parks—Visit MontgomeryParks.org for complete information. Additional information: 

       - Open Parkways schedule: The Open Parkways program will be extended during the July 4 holiday weekend. During this time, parkways are open to pedestrians and bicyclists and closed to motor vehicles. Beach Drive between Connecticut and Knowles Avenue (2.9 miles): Saturday, July 1, at 7 a.m. until Tuesday, July 4, at 6 p.m. Sligo Creek Parkway between Old Carroll Avenue and Piney Branch Road and between Forest Glen Road and University Boulevard West. Friday, June 30, at 9 a.m. until Tuesday, July 4, at 6 p.m. Little Falls Parkway between Arlington Road and Dorset Avenue (0.4 miles). Open 24/7 for recreation and exercise.

 

             Facilities open July Fourth weekend will include:

          - Parks, trails, gardens, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks, outdoor exercise stations, and outdoor tennis/pickleball and basketball courts* are open daily from sunrise to sunset. (*Select outdoor courts are available to permit.).

           - The in-line hockey rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park and street hockey/futsal rink at Dewey Local Park may be permitted, or are available first-come, first-serve if not reserved. 

           - Picnic shelters and campfire rings are available for rental at several locations.  

            - South Germantown Splash Park and Mini Golf.

            - South Germantown Driving Range (closes at 6 p.m., on July 4 due to fireworks show).

            - Wheaton Indoor Tennis and Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center.

            - Little Bennett Campground. 

            - Cabin John Miniature Train. (10 a.m.‒6 p.m.) and Wheaton Miniature Train and Carousel (10 a.m‒6 p.m.).

            - Brookside Gardens. Grounds open daily sunrise-sunset; Visitor Center open daily 9 a.m.‒5 p.m.; Conservatory open daily 10 a.m.‒5 p.m.  

            - Josiah Henson Museum and Park, (Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. ‒4 p.m.; Sunday, noon‒4 p.m.)

            The following facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4: 

            - Montgomery Parks Headquarters and Permits Offices. 

            - Montgomery Parks Customer Service Office.

            - Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena.

            - Wheaton Indoor Tennis and Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center.

            - Indoor nature facilities - Brookside Nature Center, Locust Grove Nature Center, Black Hill Visitor  Center/Nature Programs. Trails and outdoor nature play areas remain open sunrise to sunset.  Meadowside Nature Center is undergoing building and meadow renovations. However, programs are continuing through the project. Trails and nature play areas remain open sunrise to sunset.

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Release ID: 23-279
Media Contact: Neil H. Greenberger 240-205-1915
Categories: Holiday