Memorial Day 2017: What's Open And Closed In DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and that means plenty of closures in the District in observance of the holiday. We've put together a quick breakdown of what will be open and what will be closed this weekend.

All D.C. schools, libraries, government offices, and public facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29.

The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation released its 2017 Memorial Day weekend and summer outdoor pools schedule on Friday. Outdoor pools will open on Saturday and operate through the weekend from 12 until 6 p.m. The pools will be open only on weekend through June 18, after which they will operate on individual summer schedules.

"All DPR administrative offices, recreation/community centers and indoor aquatic facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday," the D.C. government website states. "All previously permitted events will take place as scheduled. Field permits will not be issued."

The D.C. government also lists the following notes about its 18 outdoor pools, 11 indoor pools, 23 spray parks, and two children's pools:

• Please note that East Potomac Pool (972 Ohio Dr. SW/Ward 2) and Happy Hollow (2200 Champlain Street, NW/Ward 1) are closed for the season due to renovations.
• Lincoln Capper (555 L St., SE/Ward 6) and Park View (693 Otis Pl. NW/Ward 1) children's pools will open for the summer on Memorial Day weekend (May 27, 28 and 29) from 11 am to 6 pm; and will operate on a weekends-only schedule (Saturday and Sunday) through June 18. Starting June 19, Lincoln Capper and Park View children's pools will operate Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am - 6 pm and close from 2 pm - 2:30 pm.
• All spray parks will open for the summer on Saturday, May 27 and will operate daily, from 10 am to 7 pm, for the entire summer season. Spray parks will operate through Monday, September 4.

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