The Montgomery County Government will observe the following schedule changes for the Independence Day holiday weekend, which will be observed on Sunday-Monday, July 4-5:
- County offices – Closed.
- State offices and courts – Closed.
- Libraries – Closed.
- Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – Retail stores will be open regular hours: Sunday, July 4, noon-5 p.m. (except Poolesville store, which is closed on Sundays); Monday, July 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Poolesville store will be open noon-7 p.m.).
- Ride On and Flash Bus Service - Operate on regular Sunday schedule July 4 and on a Saturday schedule July 5. For a specific route number click here.
- Ride On Flex On-Demand Bus Service - Will resume operations on July 19.
- TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center - Closed July 5.
- Parking at public garages, lots and curbside meters - Free July 5.
- Metrorail and Metrobus information is available here.
- MARC Train and Commuter Bus information is available here.
- County-provided refuse/recycling pickup—Trash and recycling will be collected by County-operated service on Monday, July 5, and continue on its regular schedule throughout the week.
- The Shady Grove Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday, July 4. It will be open regular hours (7 a.m.-5 p.m.) on Monday, July 5. County Department of Environmental Protection administrative offices at the transfer station will be closed. All operations will remain as normal.
- Recreation— Outdoor pools are open noon-7 p.m. Indoor aquatic facilities are open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. All recreation centers, senior centers and administrative offices are closed.
- Montgomery Parks—Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org.
- Parks, trails, gardens, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks, outdoor exercise stations, outdoor tennis/pickleball and basketball courts open daily sunrise to sunset.
- Picnic shelters and campfire rings are available for rental at several locations.
- Little Bennett Campground
- Boat rentals at Lake Needwood and Little Seneca Lake
- Cabin John Miniature Train and Wheaton Miniature Train and Carousel
- South Germantown SplashPark and Mini Golf
- South Germantown Driving Range
- 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.
- Brookside Gardens. grounds open daily sunrise-sunset, Visitor Center and Gift Shop open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conservatory open daily 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Black Hill Nature Programs. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Brookside Nature Center. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Locust Grove Nature Center. Saturday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Closed Sunday, July 4.
- Josiah Henson Museum and Park, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Timed entry tickets required. Closed on Friday, July 2, and Sunday, July 4.
- Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park. Museum and Visitor Center, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m..
Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway, Beach Drive and Little Falls Parkway will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists for exercise and recreation during the following times:
Friday, July 2. 9 a.m. through Tuesday, July 6, 7 a.m.
- Sligo Creek Parkway
- Old Carroll Avenue to Piney Branch Road (1.1 miles)
- Forest Glen Road to University Boulevard West (1.5 miles)
- Beach Drive from Connecticut Avenue to Knowles Avenue (2.7 miles)
- Little Falls Parkway from River Road to Arlington Road (1 mile)
- Montgomery Parks Headquarters and Permits Offices (closed July 5).
- Montgomery Parks Customer Service Office (closed July 3 and July 5).
- Pauline Betz Addie and Wheaton Indoor Tennis Centers (closed July 4).
- Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena (closed July 4).
- Josiah Henson Museum and Park (closed July 2 and 4).
- Locust Grove Nature Center (closed July 4).
- Meadowside Nature Center is closed for building renovations.
