Labor Day 2018: What's Open, Closed In McLean

MCLEAN, VA—Whether you're ready or not, the unofficial end of summer is approaching. The Labor Day holiday weekend might be some consolation for the end of your summer relaxation, but that means some services will be shut down for the long weekend (Sept. 1-3).

Fairfax County offices and public schools will be closed Monday, Sept. 3. However, services like the recreation centers, parks and Metro will be open, although on a different schedule.

Here are the openings/closings and local events to know for Labor Day:

Fairfax County Offices: Closed on Labor Day.

State Offices: Commonwealth of Virginia offices in Fairfax County will be closed on Labor Day, including Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.

Fairfax County Public Schools: Closed Labor Day.

Fairfax County Community Centers: Closed on Labor Day.

Fairfax Connector and Fastran: Fairfax Connector bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/ for more information. Fastran will not operate on Labor Day.

Fairfax County Libraries: Closed on Labor Day.

Metrorail: The system will be open 8 a.m.-11 p.m. and operate on a Sunday schedule. Parking will be free at all Metro parking facilities, and off-peak fares will be in effect all day. See track work that may cause delays during the weekend.

Metrobus: Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule. See bus timetables.

McLean Community Center: Closed on Labor Day.

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. E.C. Lawrence, Hidden Oaks, Hidden Pond and Huntley Meadows are open noon-5 p.m. Riverbend Park's visitor center is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park farm is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the visitor center is closed and indoor arena is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Green Spring Gardens Horticultural Center is open noon-4:30 p.m. For more information, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/holiday-hours.

Recreation Centers: All recreation centers are open at the regular time to 6 p.m. except George Washington RECenter, which is closed.

Recycling: I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax) and I-95 Landfill (9850 Furnace Road, Lorton) are open on Labor Day.

Trash and Recycling: Contact individual Fairfax County and private service providers for holiday hours.

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