City offices will be closed on Monday to observe Juneteenth as an official holiday for the first time.
In January, the Fayetteville City Council voted to add Juneteenth as a holiday for city employees.
City departments will operate on the following schedule:
- Parks and pools: Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation pools and splash pads will be open on Monday, but other recreation facilities will be closed. Parks, trails and green spaces will remain accessible.
- Bus system: Fayetteville Area System of Transit will operate on a regular weekday schedule, 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Police Department: The main police station’s front lobby and records unit at 467 Hay St. will be closed. Many police reports can be filed or obtained online at faypd.com.
- Garbage and yard waste: Monday’s routes will be collected on Wednesday. Monday’s recycling will be collected on June 20.
- Fayetteville Regional Airport: Administrative offices will be closed on Monday. All other airport operations will be on a regular schedule. Visit com for airline contact information or to make reservations.
Cool Spring Downtown District will host Juneteenth Jubilee in Festival Park on June 18-19. For more information, go to visitdowntownfayetteville.com/juneteenth-jubilee.
