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SILVER SPRING, MD — Thanksgiving is a time for being grateful for what you have, gathering with loved ones, and — of course — stuffing your face with delicious food. Until then, it's wise to check what's open and closed in the Silver Spring area.
Here's what to expect:
County offices – Closed.State offices and courts – Closed.Libraries – Closed. Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – Closed.Ride On/Ride On extRa/Flash – Operate on a Sunday schedule. Click here for more information.Metrorail and Metrobus – Information is available at com/service/status.MARC Train and Commuter Bus – Information is available at maryland.gov.TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center – Closed.TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store – Closed.Ride On Flex – Not in operation due to health crisis.Maryland Transit Administration - Information available at https://www.mta.maryland.gov/thanksgiving-day-service.County-provided refuse/recycling pickup – Recycling and trash collections will slide one day and end on Saturday, Nov. 28.Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station – Closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. Closed on Thursday, Nov. 26.Parking at public county garages, lots, and curbside meters – Free.Recreation – All facilities closed. No programs held.Montgomery Parks— Open on Thanksgiving Day:Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway, Little Falls Parkway, and Beach Drive are open for pedestrians and bicyclists from noon on Thursday, Nov. 26, through 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29.Brookside Gardens (Gardens open sunrise through sunset; Visitor Center closed)Little Bennett Campground424 parks250 miles of natural surface and paved trailsDog parksSkate parksPlaygroundsPicnic shelters (may require permit)Outdoor exercise stationsOutdoor tennis courts and pickleball court
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