In honor of Independence Day, the City of Gulf Shores will have the following facility closures and changes to regular hours of operations:
Emergency Services: Police, fire, and other emergency services will remain open to ensure public safety and health.
Administrative Offices: City administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4.
Garbage and Recycling Pickup: Yard debris/bulky pickup routes scheduled for Friday, July 4, will run on Thursday, July 3. Republic Services Garbage and Recycling Services will run as scheduled.
City Store: The Gulf Shores City Store will be closed Friday, July 4, and will resume regular operations on Saturday, July 5.
Gulf Shores Public Library and Gulf Shores Museum: The Thomas B. Norton Public Library and the Gulf Shores Museum will be closed Friday, July 4.
Bodenhamer Recreation Center: The Bodenhamer Recreation Center will have a modified schedule on Friday, July 4, it will be open from 5:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Tennis Center: The George C. Meyer Tennis Center will be closed on July 4. Courts will be open and available for public use.
Cultural Center: The Cultural Center will be closed on July 4.
Pickleball Courts: The Pickleball Courts located at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex (19025 Oak Road West) will remain open and available for play.
As you celebrate Independence Day, please remember:
- The sale or use of fireworks within the corporate limits or police jurisdiction of the city is strictly prohibited.
- Cooking with propane and or charcoal on decks, under, or within 10 feet of multifamily dwellings or combustible structures is prohibited.
- Open fires on the beach or in public areas are prohibited.