City offices closed July 3; pools and splash pads open

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – City of Grand Rapids non-emergency offices and departments are closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Other holiday reminders:

• There are no changes to the City’s refuse, yard waste and recycling services. All will be collected per normal schedules.
• Grand Rapids’ three pools and 15 splash pads remain open during the Independence Day holiday weekend. Pools are open Friday, July 3 (Noon to 8 p.m.), Saturday, July 4 (Noon to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, July 5 (Noon to 5 p.m.). All splash pads are open July 4 weekend as usual (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.). For a list of locations and hours, CLICK HERE.
• Kayak rentals at Riverside Park will be closed for the July 4th weekend. Rentals will return to regular hours July 10. For more information on kayaking with Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation, please visit grandrapidsmi.gov/kayaking.
• All Grand Rapids Public Library locations will be closed Saturday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. The Yankee Clipper Branch is closed through September 8, 2026 due to a maintenance issue. Hours can be found HERE.
• The City’s free yard waste and compost site, 2001 Butterworth St. SW, will be closed on Saturday, July 4. The site, operated by We Care Denali, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday throughout the year. It is open to Grand Rapids residents only, so residents must bring ID for proof of residence. Yard waste must be loose or in a paper bag. Plastic bags are not allowed.

For 24-hour access to a variety of City services 365 days a year, visit grandrapidsmi.gov.

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