Family Day long weekend: City to adjust hours, civic services

Family Day is almost here and the City of Saskatoon is gearing up to help residents make the most of the long weekend. Several civic services and hours of operation will shift or be adjusted on Monday, February 16.

Here’s what you need to know for your planning:

CITY HALL
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16 and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17 at 8 a.m.

ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES
Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.

REMAI MODERN
Remai Modern will be open on Family Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Family Day, Monday, February 16.

SASKATOON TRANSIT
Fixed route transit will run holiday service on Monday, February 16 – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).

• Please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.
• Visit saskatoontransit.ca for details.
• OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, February 16.
• Access Transit will operate holiday service on Monday, February 16 – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures (8:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.).
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, February 16, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

PAY PARKING 

• Parking payment is not required on Monday, February 16.
• Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• The Impound Lot will be closed to the public on Monday, February 16. 
• Vehicles will be released to the public as usual on Tuesday, February 17. Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS
Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, February 16 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOTS
The compost depots are closed for the season.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The Cemetery Administration Office is closed on Monday, February 16.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

• Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca

Cosmo Civic Centre – Facility Closed. Free Family Day Skate Event, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Terry Fox Track - Closed

Indoor Rinks
Cosmo Arena - Free Family Day Skate, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ACT Arena - Parent & Tot Skate, 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

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