TRENTON, N.J. — Most Mercer County government offices, including all branches of the Mercer County Library System, will be closed Friday, June 16, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.
The following County offices and facilities will remain open: Trenton-Mercer Airport (except for administrative offices), Correction Center, Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Services Communication Center.
The following Mercer County Park Commission facilities will be open on Friday, June 16: Tennis Center, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; all five County golf courses, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Mercer County Stables, open for visitors from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Wildlife Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only.
The outdoor education area will be open free of charge for self-guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Howell Living History Farm will be closed on June 16 but will have a Juneteenth program on Saturday, June 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Farm open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) will be closed on June 16.
Hopewell Valley Pool, Mercer County Park Marina and Spray Park, Tulpehaking Nature Center and Park Commission administrative offices will be closed on June 16.
The Juneteenth Celebration Finale with music, food and vendors will be held Saturday, June 17, from noon to 8 p.m. at Mercer County Park. For more information on Park Commission facilities, visit www.mercercounty.org/parks.