As both holidays fall on a Saturday this year, there is no change in refuse collection from the Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services. They will operate on their normal Monday through Friday schedule. However, all City of Pittsburgh offices will be closed on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 and New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2021 to observe the holidays. 

Pittsburgh’s Parks remain open 24/7. However, some CitiParks facilities will either be closed or operate with altered hours:   

HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING CENTERS (Senior Centers) 

• CLOSED – Friday, December 24, 2021
• CLOSED – Friday, December 31, 2021
• Grab & Go Meals will be available on the Monday and Wednesday before Christmas and New Year’s Day from 11 AM to 1 PM. 

RECREATION CENTERS 

• CLOSED – Friday, December 24, 2021 
• CLOSED – Friday, December 31, 2021
• The week of December 27, all Recreation Centers will operate Monday – Thursday 10 AM to 6 PM 

SCHENLEY PARK SKATING RINK 

• Christmas Eve, Friday December 24 – One Session: 1:30 PM to 3 PM 
• CLOSED – Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021 
• New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31 – One Session: 1:30 PM to 3 PM 
• OPEN – New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2021 – Regular Schedule 

MELLON PARK TENNIS CENTER 

• Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24 – Closes at 4 PM 
• CLOSED – Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021 
• New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31 – Closes at 4 PM
• CLOSED – New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2022