What's Open and Closed in Rockville for New Year's 2016

(Updated on Dec. 31) ROCKVILLE, MD — Rockville City Hall will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of New Year's Day.

Recycling and refuse will be collected one day later throughout those weeks. Find more information at www.rockvillemd.gov/recycling-refuse.

Other city facilities will operate on the following schedule this month:

• Croydon Creek Nature Center will be closed Sunday, Jan. 1. The center is closed Mondays.
• During the last two weeks of the month, the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre box office will be open only from 2-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The box office will resume regular hours Tuesday, Jan. 3. Tickets are always available at www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre.
• The Rockville Senior Center, including the fitness room, is closed Sundays.
• The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will be closed Sunday, Jan. 1, and open Monday, Jan. 2. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter for lap and program schedules.
• Lincoln Park and Thomas Farm community centers and Twinbrook Community Recreation Center will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, and closed Sunday, Jan. 1.

For more information, call 240-314-5000 or visit www.rockvillemd.gov.

Montgomery County Closings, Changes

Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays:

• County Offices – closed Monday, January 2
• Libraries – closed January 1, 2
• County Liquor stores – closed
• Recreation – All facilities and programs closed January 1. Senior centers are closed through January 2. For information on schedules for aquatic facilities and community centers during the holiday week go to http://www.montgomerycountymd....
• Montgomery Parks - for the holiday operating schedule on Parks’ facilities visit www.MontgomeryParks.org
• Ride On – Saturday, December 24: Saturday schedule with limited late evening service. Trips scheduled to depart from the terminal at 10:01 p.m. or later will NOT depart. Sunday, January 1: Sunday schedule; Monday, January 2: Sunday schedule (New Year's Day - observed)
• Metrorail – Information available at www.wmata.com
• Metrobus – Information available at www.wmata.com
• TRiPS Commuter Stores (Silver Spring and Friendship Heights) – closed
• Transfer Station and Poolesville Beauty Spot– closed on January 1
• Refuse/recycling pickup – will operate as scheduled
• The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station - closed
• Parking at public garages, lots, curbside meters – free
• MCPS Schools and Administrative Offices – Schools and offices closed Monday, January 2; no school for students and teachers December 26 – January 2
• State offices and courts – closed Monday, January 2

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