Casper, WY — In observance of Veterans Day, Casper City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The holiday also prompts adjustments to a range of municipal services so residents can plan accordingly.
Transit and Transportation
Casper Area Transit (CAT) will suspend all operations on Wednesday. This includes the fixed‑route LINK service, the door‑to‑door ASSIST paratransit program, and the central transit office. Regular bus service will resume Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 a.m., restoring the city’s public‑transport options for commuters and seniors.
Recreation Facilities
City recreation venues will follow modified schedules. The Casper Recreation Center will keep its regular hours, opening at 5 a.m. and closing at 10 p.m. The Casper Family Aquatic Center will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering swimmers a full day of access. The Casper Ice Arena will host open figure‑skating sessions from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and again from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., plus a “Cheap Skate” session from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Golf Course
The Casper Municipal Golf Course will remain open during its normal hours, with the first tee time set for 9:30 a.m. Only the nine‑hole course and the driving range will be available; the Golf Shop will close at 6 p.m. on Veterans Day.
Animal Shelter and Museum
Both the Metro Animal Shelter and the Fort Caspar Museum will be closed for the holiday. The shelter’s patrol officers will still be on duty, answering non‑emergency calls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. via dispatch at 307‑235‑8278. Emergency calls outside those hours will be routed through 911.
Solid Waste and Trash Collection
Residential trash collection will proceed on its normal Wednesday schedule. The Casper Regional Solid Waste Facility will operate on reduced holiday hours, opening at 7:30 a.m. and closing at 1 p.m.
What Residents Should Know
Citizens planning to use city services on Veterans Day should note the closures and altered hours listed above. For any non‑emergency animal‑service needs, the Metro Animal Services dispatch line is available during the stated window. Emergency situations continue to be handled by 911.
These adjustments reflect the city’s commitment to honoring veterans while ensuring essential services remain accessible. Residents are encouraged to check the City of Casper website or contact individual departments for any further questions about holiday schedules.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
