Closures & Special Hours
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Schools
Senior Centers & Daycares
Libraries
El Paso Zoo
MCAD
Parks and Recreation
Environmental Services
Community & Human Development
Purchasing Department
Sports
Detention Facilities
Municipal Courts
Utilities
Hospitals
Travel
SCHOOLS
All Elementary, Middle Schools & High Schools for the remainder of the school year:
The University of Texas at El Paso
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El Paso Community College
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Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso
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SENIOR CENTERS & DAYCARES
All Senior Centers Are Closed
South El Paso Senior kitchen will be operational only for the County Nutrition Program who prepare the congregate and home delivered meals.
City Daycares and Pre Schools
Closed until further notice.
LIBRARIES
The Public Library remains closed to in-person services until further notice. However contactless, curbside service has resumed at several library branches.
Curbside service is provided at the following locations:
- Richard Burges Library 9600 Dyer (915) 212-0317 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Thursday
- Irving Schwartz Library 1865 Dean Martin Dr. (915) 212-0315 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
- Dorris Van Doren Library 551 E. Redd Rd. (915) 212-0440 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday
Curbside service via the Bookmobile is provided at the following locations:
- Memorial Park Library 3200 Copper 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
- Clardy Fox Library 5515 Robert Alva Ave. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday
- Sergio Troncoso Library 9321 Alameda 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday
- Armijo Library 620 E. 7th St. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
- Judge Marquez Library 610 N. Yarbrough 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Material may be reserved online at www.elpasolibrary.org or by call a designated branch location.
Mi-Fi Hotspot Loan Program
People who don’t have internet at home may borrow a mobile hotspot from the library with an active library card. The hotspot devices have unlimited data and can be borrowed for up to 6 months. Visit the following link for details: http://www.elpasolibrary.org/connect/myfi-hotspots
Online Programming
The public library posts online content every week on its Facebook page. The posts consist of stories, tutorials, demos and other interesting programs. Visit their El Paso Public Library on Facebook for to access virtual programming.
EL PASO ZOO
The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has reopened to the public with limited operating hours and limited services.
New Hours of Operation
- 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Friday
- 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
- Closed Monday and Tuesday
Face coverings are required by visitors and zoo staff. Signage and hand sanitizer stations are available throughout zoo grounds. More information is available at www.elpasozoo.org
MCAD
All Museums are closed until further notice.
All lectures, camps, workshops, classes and receptions at the El Paso Museum of Art, the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and the El Paso Museum of History will be canceled until further notice.
Digital Wall
Closed until further notice.
Saturday Downtown Art & Farmers Market
Suspended operations until further notice
Cultural Funding Applicant Orientations
Scheduled orientations are postponed
PARKS AND RECREATION
All City of El Paso parks, walking and hiking trails, outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, and skate parks are currently open.
Recreation Centers, Aquatic Centers, and Senior Centers remain closed. However, recreation centers are open and serving as Wi-Fi Centers only.
All independent, outdoor youth sports and activities have resumed with permits. Please visit www.elpasotexas.gov/parks-and-recreation for youth permit information.
No permits will be issued at this time for adult leagues and sports and any tournaments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Citizen Collection Stations Drop-Off Sites
The following two Citizen Collection Stations (CCS) closed until further notice, effective Nov. 4:
- Westside CCS: 121 Atlantic
- Central CCS: 2492 Harrison
The closure will allow Environmental Services to focus its resources on essential services including operating the landfill and collection residential trash and recyclables. Customers may still visit the other three drop-off sites listed here:
- Northeast: 4501 Hondo Pass (entrance off of Stahala)
- Eastside: 1034 Pendale
- Eastside: 3510 Confederate
Recycling Classes
Classes to enlighten new customers about the Curbside Recycling Program are now available online at www.elpasotexas.gov/esd.
Nursing Home & Foster Home Inspections
Suspended until further notice
COMMUNITY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Health Fairs, Career Days & Other Speaking Engagements
Suspended until further notice
Neighborhood Coalition and Neighborhood Associations Meetings
We are encouraging to conduct virtual meetings until further notice
PURCHASING
All events and activities have been suspended; however, all bidding opening are streamed online.
SPORTS
The El Paso County Sports Commission
All events are postponed indefinitely.
Sportspark and Ascarate Park
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El Paso Rhinos
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El Paso Locomotives
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El Paso Chihuahuas
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DETENTION FACILITIES
Downtown Detention Facility | Jail Annex Facility in El Paso County
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MUNICIPAL COURT
All Municipal Court locations are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., while the facility at 9600 Dyer is open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Hearings are available. Visit https://www.elpasotexas.gov/municipal-courts or call (915) 212-0215 for more information.
Contactless payments can still be made by using the following:
- Online
- By Phone at (915) 212-0232
- Mail (810 E. Overland, El Paso, Texas, 79901)
- Through drop box at all Court locations: 810 E. Overland, 9600 Dyer, 10780-A Pebble Hills, 4801 Osborne, 9011 Escobar
The Municipal Court will remain available by phone at (915)212-0215, via online chat at Municipal Courts website or email at defendants@elpasotexas.gov..
UTILITIES
El Paso Electric
Will continue normal business hours.
Suspended service disconnections for non-payments.
El Paso Water
Suspended service disconnections for non-payments.
HOSPITALS
The Hospitals of Providence
University Medical Center
El Paso Children’s Hospital
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
TRAVEL
- All non-essential travel for City employees is suspended until further notice.
- Per the Governor’s Order UTEP has suspended all non-essential domestic travel and all international travel.
Openings
With limited exceptions, all businesses in El Paso may operate at 50 percent capacity, and with minimum standard health protocols for businesses and patrons.
Grocery store, Market, Corner Store, Food Bank, etc.
Yes.
Retail Services
Yes, services may be provided through pick-up, delivery by mail, or delivery to the customer's doorstep. In-store retail services may be provided if operated at up to 50 percent of the total occupancy of the retail establishment.
Shopping malls, to include food court dining areas, may operate at 50 percent of the total listed capacity. Video arcades may operate at 50 percent capacity, and must follow the minimum health protocols here.
Restaurants
Yes, restaurants may operate at up to 50 percent of the total occupancy, and must abide by specific minimum health protocols.
Bar/Nightclub
All bars/nightclubs are to remain closed.
Movie Theatre
Yes, movie theaters may operate at up to 50 percent of the total occupancy, and must abide by specific minimum health protocols.
Hair Salon, Beauty Salon, Barbershop, Nail Salon, Tanning Salon
Yes, these personal care facilities are able to open with conditions. Work-stations must be 6 feet apart, and social-distancing, hygiene and face-covering behaviors must be followed.
Massage, Personal Care and Other Beauty Services
Yes, massage establishments, other licensed massage therapists, personal-care and beauty services, such as tattoo studios, piercing studios, hair removal services, and hair loss treatment and growth services may operate maintaining 6 feet between stations, in compliance with applicable law, and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.
Dental Care Providers, Eye Care Providers
Medical providers shall abide by health protocols enacted by their relevant licensing agencies.
Gyms
Yes, gyms are able to open with a 50 percent capacity; and facilities must abide by minimum standard health protocols, to include ensuring spacing in showers and locker room facilities by, for example, closing off certain lockers or showers.
Gyms must require all individuals inside of the business establishment to wear a face covering at all times.
For information specifically related to school gymnasiums and facilities, please see the Texas Education Agency’s Guidance.
Pools
Yes, indoor and outdoor pools may open at 50 percent capacity. Pools owned and operated by the City of El Paso remain closed.
Waterparks
Yes, Waterparks may operate at 50 percent capacity; and, any video arcade components must follow specific protocols. Waterparks owned and operated by the City of El Paso remain closed.
City Parks and Recreation Facilities
The City's parks are currently closed with the exception of trails, walking paths, and playground equipment for small children.
Visitors are required to keep six feet apart from others not within their household, not congregate with people who are not from their household, to use face coverings, maintain 6-feet distancing, and urged not use trails if they or anyone in their household is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms View a complete list of walking paths.
The City is developing a plan to reopen the various Senior Centers, Recreational Facilities, Splash Parks/Pads, Zoo and Botanical Gardens which were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of El Paso Museums
No. The City is developing a plan to reopen various City Museums which were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Park Trails
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reopened portions of Franklin Mountains State Park for limited day use.
Only 300 people will be allowed each day. No groups larger than ten (except those in the same family or household). Face coverings are strongly encouraged while in the park.
People may also visit Hueco Tanks State park following minimum health guidelines.
People may also visit Hueco Tanks State park following minimum health guidelines. Visitors must purchase day passes prior to arrival through the Reservation System at www.texasstateparks.org or by calling Customer Service at 512-389-8900.
Places of Worship, Church
Yes, and must follow minimum standard health protocols.
Childcare Facilities and Services
Yes, childcare services, may operate under licensing and state law requirements and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.
Driver Education Programs
Yes, driver education programs may operate under licensing and state law requirements and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.
Motorsports Events
Yes, motorsports events may operate at up to 50 percent capacity and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.
Youth Clubs
Yes, youth clubs such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, TOP Teens, FFA and Girl Inc. may hold meetings and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.
However, City parks are currently closed with the exception of hiking trails and walking paths. Additionally, currently gatherings of groups greater than 10 individuals are not allowed.
Youth Camps
Yes, youth camps, including those defined in Chapter 141 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and summer camps and daytime and overnight camps for youth may operate and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.
However, City parks are currently closed with the exception of hiking trails and walking paths. Additionally, currently gatherings of groups greater than 10 individuals are not allowed.
Bowling Alleys, Bingo Halls, Simulcast Racing, Skating Rinks
Yes, bowling alleys, bingo halls, simulcast racing and skating rinks may operate at up to 50 percent the total listed occupancy and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.
Rodeos, Equestrian Events
Yes, outdoor rodeos and equestrian events, but not larger events such as fairs, may operate at up to 50 percent capacity and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.
Drive-In Concerts
Yes, drive-in concerts, under guidelines that facilitate appropriate distancing and require spectators to remain in their vehicles, and minimize in-person contact between people not from the same household or vehicle.
Amateur Sporting Events
Yes, amateur sporting events may resume at 50 percent of the normal operating limits, but no spectators may attend.
However, City parks are currently closed with the exception of hiking trails and walking paths. The City facilities are not available for any public/private sporting events or gatherings of groups greater than 10 individuals.
Professional Sporting Events
Yes, professional sporting events may begin, but are limited to 50 percent of the normal operating limits and spectators are allowed but must comply with minimum Health Protocols.
Youth & Adult Sports Programs
Yes, youth and adult sports programs may begin practices, games and similar competitions may also begin and must comply with minimum Health Protocols. No spectators may attend.
However, City parks are currently closed with the exception of hiking trails and walking paths. The City facilities are not available for any public/private sporting events or gatherings of groups greater than 10 individuals.
Vet or Pet Hospital
Yes, you may obtain health services for pets.
Pet groomers for everyone, not just veterinarian issues
Yes, non-health related service is permitted. It must follow the Governor's guidelines for reopened services.
Dog Boarding/Daycare:
Yes, but it must follow the Governor's guidelines for reopened services.
Animal Shelters
The City Animal Shelter remains closed to walk-in traffic, but they are operating through curb-side service.
Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Centers/Facilities, Long-Term Care Facilities
No. Except for end of life, compassionate care or emergent situations, people may not visit nursing homes, assisted living centers/facilities, or long-term care facilities. Yes, unless as determined through guidance from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). These facilities should follow infection control policies and practices set forth by HHSC.
Senior Centers, Recreation Centers operated by the City
Senior Centers and Recreation Center operated by the City remain closed; however the City is developing a plan to re-open facilities closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Laundromat, Dry Cleaning Service
Yes.
Funeral Services, Funeral Homes
Yes, however must follow minimum standard health protocols.
Outdoor Markets (Flea, Farmers, etc.)
Yes, outdoor markets are authorized to be open at 50 percent capacity and must follow the minimum Health Protocols.
Indoor Amusements (Laser Tag/Paint Ball/Indoor Playground)
Indoor amusements may reopen at 50 percent capacity and must follow the minimum Health Protocols found here
Amusement Parks
Yes, amusement parks may re-open at 50 percent capacity, and visitors must follow minimum standard health protocols.
Outdoor Events, such as Halloween or Thanksgiving
Any outdoor gathering in excess of 10 people is prohibited. Individuals who gather in groups of 10 or fewer, must remain 6 feet apart from individuals not from their household, must wear face coverings, and must follow Minimum Standard Health Protocols.
Rafting or tubing
People shall not use commercial rafting or tubing services, including rental of rafts or tubes and transportation of people for the purpose of rafting or tubing.