City of Boulder closures for Independence Day, July 4, 2022
All City of Boulder administrative facilities, public libraries and Age Well Centers will be closed Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. The following facilities and services will be open:
- Scott Carpenter Pool will be open normal operating hours with the lap lanes open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the leisure pool open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- East Boulder Community Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. North Boulder Recreation Center and South Boulder Recreation Center will be closed.
- Boulder Reservoir will be open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. The swim beach will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boats will also need to be off the water by 4 p.m. Alcohol is not allowed at the Reservoir on this day.
- Flatirons Golf Course will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Open Space and Mountain Parks trails and trailheads will be open. Visit OSMPTrails.org to plan your visit to city open space.
Parking at Eben G. Fine Park is open, but once it’s full, staff will only allow vehicles in when a parking space becomes available. Community members should park at the Boulder County Justice Center, 1777 6th St. or the Main Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Alcohol, grills and glass bottles are not allowed at Eben G. Fine Park.
Parking is free on city streets and in all city-owned lots and downtown garages on Independence Day, July 4. Paid parking is in effect at/near Chautauqua Park on the holiday, and the free Park-to-Park shuttle will be running from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
To help reduce fire danger and ensure the safety and enjoyment of the Fourth of July holiday for all visitors, Flagstaff Road will be closed from 6-11 p.m. on Monday, July 4. After 6 p.m., all traffic will be diverted at 6th Street and Baseline Road. Only residents who live west of Chautauqua will be allowed vehicle access beyond the closure. Flagstaff Mountain-area trails will remain open.