City of Colorado Springs closures in observance of Memorial Day, scheduled furlough day Friday

~ The City of Colorado Springs will experience some closures in the upcoming week due to a scheduled furlough day and the observance of Memorial Day. According to a press release from the city, most administrative departments will not be open for regular business on Friday, May 22 and Monday, May 25.

However, emergency services such as the police and fire departments, as well as the 911 call center, will continue to operate and respond as usual on both days. Additionally, city enterprises that are self-funded will remain open on Friday.

Residents and businesses are advised to plan accordingly for any services that require in-person visits or administrative support during these closures. More information can be found at ColoradoSprings.gov/FurloughDays.

The following City of Colorado Springs administrative and elected administrative offices and agencies will be fully closed on both Friday and Monday: City Administration Building, City Clerk, City Hall, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (although it will be open regular hours on Saturday), Municipal Court, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Administrative Building, Sales Tax Office, Sports Office at Memorial Park, and Westside Community Center.

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Some city services and facilities will be open on Friday but closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. These include administrative offices for Mountain Metropolitan Transit (buses will operate on regular schedules both days), Deerfield Hills Community Center, Evergreen and Fairview Cemeteries offices (although gates will be open to visitors both days), Hillside Community Center (with an additional closure on Tuesday), Therapeutic Recreation Program (scheduled programs will still operate despite administrative office closure), Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center/Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center.

On the other hand, some city entities will either remain open as usual or have adjusted operating hours. These include all neighborhood, community and regional parks, open spaces and trails; Garden of the Gods Park; Pikes Peak – America's Mountain (open normal hours); Patty Jewett and Valley Hi golf courses (open normal hours 9a.m. to 2 p.m. weather permitting); Patty Jewett Bar & Grill (indoor dining open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.); Valley Hi Grill & Pub (indoor dining open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Sertich Ice Center (check schedule online for public sessions and events); and Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site (all buildings will be closed on Monday and Friday, but the park will be open to visitors).

The city encourages residents and businesses to plan ahead for any necessary services during these closures, and reminds everyone to stay safe and observe social distancing guidelines while enjoying the holiday weekend.

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