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County Offices to Close for Thanksgiving

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All public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving holiday.

Law enforcement, emergency animal control response, and other essential services will continue through the holiday.

County parks, campgrounds and neighborhood day-use parks remain open 365 days a year. However, the following locations will be closed Thursday and Friday:

  • Fallbrook Community Center
  • Lakeside Community Center
  • Spring Valley Community Center
  • Spring Valley Gymnasium
  • 4S Ranch Recreation Office only (all parks will be open)
  • Community Teen Centers
  • Valley Center Community Hall and Adams Park Pool

Camping reservations can always be made online at the County’s Online Camping Reservations web page, but the Department of Parks and Recreation’s reservation phone line will not be staffed during the holiday.

Parks is extending Thanksgiving with Green Friday encouraging people swap shopping plans for outdoor experiences, including free family-friendly activities at County parks. Learn more about the various Green Friday activities.

All County public health clinics will be closed Thursday and Friday.

County animal shelters will resume their regular business hours on Saturday, Nov. 25. All County offices will resume normal business hours Monday, Nov. 27.

Shauni Lyles is a communications specialist with the County of San Diego Communications Office. Contact