Essential services including Sheriff’s Department patrols and animal control emergency response will continue during the holidays.

Most County and state-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites will be closed Thursday through Sunday with the exception of the South Region Live Well Center at 690 Oxford St. in Chula Vista which will be open on Sunday. All vaccination sites will resume normal hours Monday, Nov. 28.

Vaccinations are still available through healthcare providers and at pharmacies. County- and state-operated COVID-19 testing sites will be closed Thursday. State and two County mobile clinics will be open on Friday and will have normal weekend schedules. See which sites will be open on the testing schedule.

All County parks and campgrounds will also be open during normal business hours on Thursday and Friday with some exceptions listed below:

• The Fallbrook Community Center will be closed Thursday and Friday.
• The Lakeside Community Center will be closed Thursday and Friday.
• The Lakeside Teen Center/REC Club will be closed Monday, Nov. 21 through Friday, Nov. 25.
• The Spring Valley Community Center will be closed Thursday and Friday.
• The Spring Valley Teen Center/REC Club will be closed Monday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 29.
• The Spring Valley gym will be closed Wednesday through Friday.
• The 4S Ranch Sports Park recreation office is closed on Thursday and Friday. The ranger office and park will be open both days.

Parks’ reservation phone line will not be available Thursday and Friday, but you can make reservations online at sdparks.org.

Parks is extending Thanksgiving with Green Friday encouraging people swap shopping plans for outdoor experiences, including free family-friendly activities at County parks. Learn more about the various Green Friday activities.