Seasonal & Holidays
Columbus Day 2017: What's Open, Closed In McLean
Patch has compiled a list of what McLean offices and services are open and closed on Columbus Day.
MCLEAN, VA—Columbus Day is considered a federal holiday, but it's not typically a holiday most get off work for. Even so, government offices and other services will take a break for the holiday.
Fairfax County government offices will be closed for Columbus Day, as well as libraries and schools, while services like public transit and recreation centers will operate, although on a different schedule.
Here are the openings/closings to be aware of on Monday, Oct. 9.
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Fairfax County Offices: Closed
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Schools and Administrative Offices: Closed
State Offices: Commonwealth of Virginia offices in Fairfax County will be closed on Oct. 9, including Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
Animal shelter: The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is closed on Mondays.
Community Centers: Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) programs, activities and facilities will be closed Oct. 9.
Fairfax Connector and Fastran: Fairfax Connector bus service will operate on a weekend holiday schedule. See www.dashbus.com for more information. Fastran will not operate on Oct. 9.
Libraries: Closed
McLean Community Center: Closed
Metrorail: Information available at www.wmata.com
Metrobus: Information available at www.wmata.com
Parking – Parking is free at park and ride locations and Metro parking lots.
Parks: Colvin Run Mill and Sully Historic Site are open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 9. E.C. Lawrence, Hidden Oaks, Hidden Pond and Huntley Meadows Nature Centers are open noon-5 p.m. Riverbend Park Visitor Center will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and the Visitor Center from 9:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Green Spring Gardens ' Horticultural Center will be open noon-4:30 p.m. and the Historic House will be closed.
Fairfax County Recreation Centers: Open
Recycling – I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax) and I-95 Landfill (9850 Furnace Road, Lorton) will be open Oct. 9.
Trash Pickup: Contact individual Fairfax County and private service providers for holiday hours.
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