Charlotte County Announces Memorial Day Schedule, Know What's Open and Closed

Charlotte County is gearing up for the Memorial Day weekend, and with it, a slew of schedule alterations affecting government offices and facilities. As tradition holds, the observance of this solemn holiday, which honors the men and women who have fallen in service to the United States, also brings closures and service changes next Monday. Charlotte County Government has disseminated the complete list of what's open and what's not.

Notably, the Charlotte County Government business offices, including the Administration Center, will remain shut on the day. While taking a respite, residents can still engage with government services online -- the Utilities Department customer service office may be closed, but their billing services race against the holiday, made readily accessible via electronic means or a simple phone call at 941-764-4300. Garbage collection will persist in its daily rounds, unimpeded by the holiday's reflection and pause.

Those looking for leisure at Charlotte County's various recreational offerings will face a mixed bag -- with certain skate parks, like the Captain Don Cerbone Memorial Skate Park, welcoming visitors, while others, such as the J.M. Berlin/Rotary Skate Park, taking the day off. The same goes for recreation centers and pools – some will open their doors for normal hours, such as the Centennial Park Recreation Center and Pool, others will remain closed, including the South County Regional Park Pool.

For those seeking knowledge or a quiet nook to read in, be aware of the wide shuttering of library doors. The Mid-County Regional Library continues its closure, and all other branches, including the Port Charlotte Public Library and the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library, will join in respect next Monday. And as the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center Offices close their doors, they echo the listings of county facilities following suit, one by one, in honor of Memorial Day.

While the closures might prompt a change in plans for some, others will find opportunity in locations like the Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool, offering a refuge of water amidst the Floridian heat, its hours steadfast from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.