Official City Release

Fourth of July closure schedule

Q: Who is mentioned in "Fourth of July closure schedule"?

16 entities are mentioned, including Chuck & Brenda Silcox Center, Forest Park, Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Fort Worth Public Library, Henry's Animal Campus.

press releaseWednesday, June 24, 2026Fort Worth Press Releases

Overview of Fort Worth city service closures and schedule changes for the July 4th Independence Day holiday, covering solid waste, animal shelters, libraries, recreation facilities, water utility, and public transit.

16 entities8 sections

Topics

transportation

utilities

community

parks

Mentioned Entities

Chuck & Brenda Silcox Center

Forest Park

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Fort Worth Public Library

Henry's Animal Campus

Log Cabin Village

Marine Park Pool

McLeland Tennis Center

Trinity Railway Express

Water Department

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Most City offices, including City Hall, will be closed Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day holiday. Emergency services will be available as usual.

Solid waste: Residential collections, including garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk waste, will operate as usual on Friday, July 3. Place your carts on the curb by 7 a.m. on your normal collection day. The four Drop-Off Stations will be open on Friday, July 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Environmental Collection Center will be open on Friday, July 3, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All Drop-Off Stations and the Environmental Collection Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4.

Animal Care & Control: The Chuck & Brenda Silcox Center at 4900 Martin St. and Henry’s Animal Campus, 351 Hillshire Drive, will be closed Friday, July 3, but PetSmart Everyday Adoption Centers at Alliance and Hulen will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Libraries: All Fort Worth Public Library locations will be closed July 4.

Recreational amenities: All community centers and the Haws Athletic Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. Additionally, McLeland Tennis Center and Log Cabin Village will be open on July 3 but closed on July 4. Meadowbrook, Rockwood Park and Pecan Valley golf courses, the Nature Center & Refuge, and Marine Park and Forest Park pools will be open both days.

Water utility: To access the Water Department’s automated system for payments and account inquiries or to report an emergency, call the 24-hour call center at 817-392-4477.

Public transit: On July 4, Trinity Metro will provide free rides on all local Tarrant County services. Trinity Metro buses and On-Demand paratransit will operate on Sunday schedules. Bus route 46 will offer extended late-night service to accommodate guests enjoying the Fort Worth's Fourth fireworks at Panther Island. Riders can learn more about route 46. Trinity Metro TEXRail will operate on regular schedule. Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and TRE LINK will operate on World Cup Non-Matchday Weekend Schedule. On-Demand rideshare services will operate on regular weekend schedule. CentrePort Circulator will not operate. Phone lines will be open (817-215-8600) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for customer assistance. The ticket sales kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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