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Here’s a list of what’s open and what’s closed on Labor Day in Virginia Beach and Norfolk

(Southside Daily file photo/Courtesy of Pexels)
(Southside Daily file photo/Courtesy of Pexels)

In observance of the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 2, here’s a list of city facilities that are open and closed on the Southside with a note regarding operating schedules from Hampton Roads Transit.

Virginia Beach

The following Virginia Beach facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day:

  • All City of Virginia Beach offices
  • All Virginia Beach community recreation centers
  • All Virginia Beach public libraries
    • Only TCC/City Joint-Use Library will be closed Aug. 31 through Sept. 2.
  • All Virginia Beach city public schools and administration offices.
  • Francis Land House, Lynnhaven House, Thoroughgood House, and Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School Museum.
  • Sandler Center for the Performing Arts administrative offices and Box Office.
  • Virginia Beach Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts, and Clerk’s Offices.
  • Virginia Beach City Landfill & Resource Recovery Center.
  • Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
  • Virginia Beach Convention Center administrative offices.
  • Virginia Beach Public Health Department.

The following facilities are open to the public, Monday, Sept. 2, during the following hours:

  • All Virginia Beach city parks and park facilities – 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Virginia Beach Farmers Market Closed – Market Vendors Open – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Visitor Center on the Chesapeake Bay Center at First Landing – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Visitor Center Information Kiosks at 24th & 17th streets – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Visitor Information Center – 2100 Parks Ave. – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For assistance regarding city services, contact VB311 Citizen Services by dialing 311 or 757-385-3111 by phone and listen to available options.

Norfolk

The following Norfolk facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day:

  • All City of Norfolk government offices, including City Hall, Commissioner of the Revenue and the City Treasurer
  • Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
  • All Norfolk public libraries.
  • All public schools.
  • Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center.
  • All Recreation, Parks and Open Space facilities, including indoor swimming pools and the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center (except for outdoor pools listed below).
  • Requests for bulk waste collection on Tuesday, Sept. 3 must be made before 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30.

The following facilities are open to the public, Monday, Sept. 2, during the following hours:

  • Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center’s outdoor pool will be open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Chesterfield outdoor pool will be open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Outdoor swimming pools and splash pads will close for the season on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and beach lifeguards will go off duty.

For assistance with city services, call the Norfolk Cares Center at 757-664-6510, or request service online.

Hampton Roads Transit

  • Bus and Light Rail services will operate on a “Saturday schedule” on Monday, Sept. 2.
  • The Ferry will operate on its summer weekday schedule
  • Transit Center information booths and administrative facilities are closed.
  • The customer service call center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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