Greeley to Close Administrative Buildings November 11 for Veterans Day
Greeley city administrative buildings will close November 11 in observance of Veterans Day, with emergency services continuing normal operations, city officials announced November 3.
Police and fire departments will maintain regular staffing and response capabilities throughout the federal holiday. Administrative offices will reopen with standard schedules November 12.
The closure follows federal and state practices recognizing November 11 as Veterans Day, a national holiday honoring military veterans established by Congress in 1954. Colorado law designates Veterans Day as a state holiday, with most municipalities closing non-essential government offices while maintaining critical public safety services, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Recreation Facilities to Remain Open
Several city recreation facilities will operate with regular hours November 11, including the Family FunPlex at 1501 65th Avenue, Greeley Active Adult Center at 1010 6th Street, Greeley Ice Haus at 900 8th Avenue, Greeley Recreation Center at 651 10th Avenue, and Rodarte Community Center at 920 A Street.
Boomerang Links Golf Course at 7309 West 4th Street and Highland Hills Golf Course at 2200 Clubhouse Drive will open weather permitting.
Veterans and active duty service members can play both golf courses free of charge November 11, with complimentary green fees and cart rentals. The program, established by Greeley Parks and Recreation over a decade ago, honors military service through recreational access. Tee times are available through GolfinGreeley.com beginning two weeks before the holiday.
The free golf initiative serves Weld County's veteran population of approximately 14,000 to 18,000 residents, with hundreds of service members participating annually, according to city recreation sources. Similar programs operate in Fort Collins, Loveland, Boulder and Denver, where municipalities offer free or discounted recreation center access and golf course promotions on Veterans Day.
Transit Maintains Full Service
Greeley-Evans Transit and Poudre Express bus routes will operate on regular weekday schedules November 11, ensuring transportation access for residents including veterans attending observances or accessing services.
The full-service policy contrasts with regional transit agencies that reduce operations on federal holidays. RTD in the Denver and Boulder metro areas typically runs modified Saturday schedules on Veterans Day, while Transfort in Fort Collins and COLT in Loveland often implement reduced holiday service.
GET's decision to maintain standard weekday schedules requires normal operational staffing and budget allocations but provides consistent mobility for military families and residents who rely on public transportation. Ridership data indicates Veterans Day transit use remains comparable to typical weekdays, demonstrating continued community need for service.
Information about facility hours and city services is available at GreeleyCo.gov.