City Of Pittsburgh: City Facilities To Close But Garbage Collection To Continue On Juneteenth Holiday

Press release from the City of Pittsburgh:

06.14.2021

PITTSBURGH, PA (June 14, 2021) City of Pittsburgh offices and facilities will be closed Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth, but regular Department of Public Works collection of refuse and recyclables will continue on schedule. 

Mayor William Peduto introduced legislation to City Council in February to make Juneteenth an official city holiday for the first time. 

Spray parks and swimming pools will be open Friday but other Citiparks facilities will be closed: 

HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING CENTERS (Senior Centers) 

CLOSED—Friday, June 18 

The Grab ‘n Go Meal Schedule will accommodate Seniors with extra meals on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 and the regular schedule will resume on Monday, June 21. 

RECREATION CENTERS 

CLOSED— Friday, June 18 

The Summer Food Service Program Meal Distribution will resume on Monday, June 21. 

A complete listing of Citiparks Summer Food Service Program locations can be found HERE. 

MELLON PARK TENNIS CENTER 

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