As Fort Worth residents gear up for the Memorial Day weekend, several city offices and facilities are announcing closure schedules. According to the City of Fort Worth's official website, City Hall and most city offices will take a day off on Monday, May 26, in observance of the holiday. However, emergency services will continue to operate as usual for those in need.
While the trash wheels keep turning with no interruption in garbage, recycling, yard waste, or bulk collection schedules, the environmental die-hards may note that drop-off stations and the Environmental Collection Center have a day of respite. For concerns during this time, Fort Worth officials are reachable at 817-392-1234. Sticking to a more animal-friendly approach, the Fort Worth Animal Shelter's main campus and North Animal Campus will also shut doors, though residents still have the option to visit PetSmart locations at Alliance and Hulen, which maintain regular hours.
Knowledge seekers might hit a temporary pause as all Fort Worth Public Library locations will be closed on the holiday. And for those with plans to bask in communal recreation, take heed – Victory Forest, Chisholm Trail, Diamond Hill, and Betsy Price community centers stand apart as the few that will remain open amidst a sea of closures, which includes most community centers, Haws Athletic Center, and Log Cabin Village.
Golf enthusiasts and tennis players alike can breathe easy; Rockwood Park and Pecan Valley golf courses, along with McLeland Tennis Center, stay the course, keeping gates open to patrons. Those looking to beat the heat at Marine Park and Forest Park pools can still make a splash, as these facilities welcome visitors on May 26. Fort Worth also ensures residents remain hydrated, providing a 24-hour helpline at 817-392-4477 for water utility emergencies and queries.
When it comes to navigating the city, Trinity Metro adjusts to a Sunday schedule for its buses and paratransit on-demand services. However, Trinity Metro TEXRail and most On-Demand rideshare services will not break stride, operating as per usual. Different strokes for different folks – Mansfield On-Demand has a halt, while there's no service for Trinity Railway Express (TRE), CentrePort Circulator, and TRE LINK. Should you require travel information, Fort Worth Central Station's phone lines open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 817-215-8600, despite the kiosk closure.
