Happy Easter: What’s open and closed at the City of Burlington

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Burlington, Ont. — April 3, 2023 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Good Friday, on Friday, April 7, and Easter Monday, on Monday, April 10. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the Easter holiday weekend, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.

City Service

Holiday Closure Information

Animal Services

 

The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10.

To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 1-888-264-3135.

Burlington Transit

Burlington Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Friday, April 7. For real-time bus information and schedules visit myride.burlingtontransit.ca.

The Downtown Transit Terminal, at 430 John St., and Specialized Dispatch will be closed on Friday, April 7 and open on Monday, April 10.

City Hall

The Development Services counter, temporarily located on the second floor at City Hall (426 Brant St.), will be closed on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10.

Halton Court Services – Provincial Offences Office

Court administration counter services at 4085 Palladium Way will be closed on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10.

With the exception of the Easter closures, telephone payments are available at 905-637-1274, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. All in-person services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Many services are also available by email at burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca or online at Halton Court Services.

Parking

Free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in the parking garage (414 Locust St) on weekends and holidays, including Good Friday and Easter Monday.

NOTE: The Waterfront parking lots (east and west) do not provide free parking on holidays.

Parking exemptions are required to park overnight on city streets and for longer than five hours. Visit burlington.ca/parkingexemptions.

Recreation Programs and Facilities

Drop-In Recreation Activities
Angela Coughlan Pool at 2425 Upper Middle Rd is open on Good Friday, April 7 and on Easter Monday, April 10 for recreational and lap swimming.

Drop-in swimming, skating and other program times vary for the long weekend. Drop in or reserve in advance. For schedules and online reservations, visit burlington.ca/dropinandplay.

Outdoor activities
Burlington has a wide variety of outdoor activities to enjoy with your family during the long weekend including:

  • trails and multi-use paths
  • parks and playgrounds

Find out more at burlington.ca/outdoorplay.

Lending Library
Our Lending Library has a variety of indoor and outdoor play equipment available to borrow at no charge. Visit burlington.ca/playlending for details.

 

Customer Service
Recreation, Community and Culture customer service
is available to assist you:

  • In person at recreation facility counters during program times (April 8 and 9)
  • By email at liveandplay@burlington.ca (April 8 and 9)
  • By phone at 905-335-7738 (April 8 and 9)
  • Phone and email support is closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Roads, Parks and Forestry

The administrative office will be closed on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10.

Essential services will be provided as required.

Service Burlington

The Service Burlington counter, temporarily located on the third floor at 390 Brant St., beside City Hall, will be closed to all appointments and walk-in service on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10.

Connect with Service Burlington online at burlington.ca/customerservice.

Burlington is a city where people, nature and businesses thrive. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at burlington.ca/Enews and follow @CityBurlington on social media.

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Communications contact:
Sharon Will
Communications Advisor
sharon.will@burlington.ca