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

Three boys sitting on the side of an outdoor skating rink in winter

Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 15, 2023 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Family Day, on Monday, Feb. 20. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the Family Day 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 Monday, Feb. 20.

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 Family Day, Monday, Feb. 20. 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 Monday, Feb. 20.

City Hall

 

The Development Services counter, temporarily located on the second floor at City Hall (426 Brant St.), will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20.

Halton Court Services – Provincial Offences Office

Court administration counter services at 4085 Palladium Way will be closed on Monday Feb. 20.

With the exception of the Family Day closure, 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.

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

No on-street parking is permitted during a snow event and parking exemptions are cancelled when a snow event occurs. On-street parking can resume after the snow event has been declared over by Roads, Parks and Forestry. To learn more, visit burlington.ca/snow.

Recreation Programs and Facilities

Drop-In Recreation Activities
Angela Coughlan Pool at 2425 Upper Middle Rd is open on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 20, 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.

Skating at Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond
The outdoor rink will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Registration is not required.

Residents are encouraged to call the ice conditions hotline at 905-335-7738, ext. 8587 before leaving to make sure the Pond is open. Visit burlington.ca/pond.

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

  • disc golf at Tyandaga Golf Course, 1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.
  • skating
  • tobogganing
  • 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 over the holiday weekend:

  • In person at recreation facility counters during program times (Feb. 18, 19 and 20)
  • By email at liveandplay@burlington.ca (Feb. 18 and 19)
  • By phone at 905-335-7738 (Feb. 18 and 19)

Roads, Parks and Forestry

The administrative office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20. Essential services, including winter control, 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 Monday, Feb. 20.

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/subscribe and follow @CityBurlington on social media.


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