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Published on January 15, 2025
Boulder Announces Closures and Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Recreational Opportunities AboundSource: Google Street View

As Boulder prepares to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the City has announced a schedule of closures and services for the holiday. According to the City of Boulder, administrative facilities and Age Well Centers will not be operational on Monday, Jan. 20th. But for those looking to commemorate the day with recreation or leisure, some city services will remain accessible to the public.

Enthusiasts looking to hit the links have reason to be pleased, as the Flatirons Golf Course stands ready to welcome golfers from sunrise to sunset. Weather conditions, of course, offer a potential capricious element to your tee time. City streets and parking lots, often a barometer of daily ebb and flow, will feel the reprieve with waived fees, a nod to the significant remembrance of the civil rights movement trailblazer.

For Boulder's active residents, the recreational centers and the Boulder Reservoir promise to maintain normal operating hours. The city's Open Space and Mountain Parks trails and trailheads, known for their beauty and respite, also throw open their gates for those seeking solace or reflection in the majesty of nature. All are invited to plan their visit using the OSMPTrails.org tool for an experience unmarred by the closure of other services.

Moreover, Boulder's community is fostering commemoration with upcoming events dedicated to Dr. King's enduring impact and the ongoing struggle for civil rights. All the details, forgotten by no one who wishes to engage with the community spirit, are available on the city's celebration event page and encourage residents to join in reflection and action. On a day bracketed by the memory of work unfinished and the tribute to what was accomplished, Boulder opens its spaces to those gathering in remembrance and aspiration.