The City of Chandler is gearing up for a quiet July 4th as various city services take a pause in observance of Independence Day. According to an announcement on the city's official website, Chandler's government offices, along with public amenities such as libraries, museums, the Center for the Arts, and recreational facilities, will be closed this Thursday. Residents planning to visit any of these facilities should take note that the closures include all locations: Downtown, Basha, Hamilton, and Sunset branches of the Chandler Public Libraries, as well as the Chandler Museum.
While administrative functions of the city take a break, services such as trash and recycling collection will remain on schedule. The city's announcement confirms that there will be no interruption to these essential services. Residents can expect their bins to be emptied on July 4th, ensuring that celebrations at home remain clean and managed. However, the Solid Waste Services office and the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection center will not be operating.
For those looking to beat the heat, Chandler’s pools will be open, even on this national holiday. From Arrowhead to Nozomi, each of the city’s pools will welcome swimmers from their standard opening times but will close early at 5 p.m. What should be noted, however, is that lap swimming—which is often a regular feature—will not be available on Independence Day.
Community spaces where people often gather and socialize, such as the Chandler Community Center, Senior Center, and the Snedigar Recreation Center, will also be locked up for the day. Additionally, tennis aficionados and children looking to enjoy the Tumbleweed Recreation Center (TRC) will have to find alternative arrangements as these, too, will shutter on the Fourth of July. For those seeking cultural enrichment or to purchase tickets at the Center for the Arts, they will be met with closed doors and quiet hallways.
