Politics & Government

What's Open, Closed In Rockville On MLK Day 2016

Some Rockville and Montgomery County offices and services will be closed Jan. 18 for the holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Here’s the rundown of what’s open and what’s not in Rockville and Montgomery County on Monday, Jan. 18, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

City of Rockville

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City Hall and some city facilities will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18.

Recycling, yard waste and refuse collection will be suspended on Jan. 18 and made one day later. Collection regularly made on Monday will be made on Tuesday; regularly scheduled Tuesday collection will occur on Wednesday, and so on. For more information on recycling and refuse collection schedules, call 240-314-8568 or visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-refuse.

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On Monday, Jan. 18:

  • Croydon Creek Nature Center, Glenview Mansion and the Rockville Senior Center will be closed.
  • The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre box office will be closed. Tickets are always available at www.rockvillemd.gov/theatretix.
  • The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center and Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers will be open regular hours.
  • Parking fees at city-owned meters will be suspended.

For more information, call 240-314-5000 or visit www.rockvillemd.gov.

Montgomery County:

County Offices – closed.

Montgomery County Public Schools - Schools and Administrative Offices – closed.

Libraries – closed Sunday, January 17 and Monday, January 18.

County Liquor stores – closed.

Recreation – aquatics programs and facilities open; all other classes and programs canceled; Administrative office, senior centers and community centers closed.

Montgomery Parks – for operating schedule, including Brookside Gardens, ice rinks, tennis centers, trains and carousels, visit www.MontgomeryParks.org.

Ride On –Modified holiday schedule (check schedules at www.Rideonbus.com).

Metrorail – Will operate from 5 a.m. to midnight on a Saturday schedule. Off-peak fares all day and free parking at all Metro-operated facilities.

Metrobus – Metrobus will operate on its Saturday supplemental schedule. MetroAccess will operate normal hours with subscription trips cancelled unless specifically requested. Additional information available at www.wmata.com.

TRiPS Commuter Stores (Silver Spring and Friendship Heights) — closed.

Refuse/recycling pickup – no collection*

Transfer Station – closed.

Parking at public garages, lots, curbside meters – free.

State offices and courts – closed.

*Collection for Friday provided one day later for remainder of week (last collection day is Saturday) .

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