Avondale's parks have posted hours: plaza, pocket, and neighborhood parks are open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and community parks are open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Park rules of conduct are codified in City Code Chapter 17, and violating them is grounds for immediate removal from the park.
Avondale sets hours of operation for its public parks and codifies park rules of conduct in Chapter 17 (Parks and Recreation) of the City Code, including the general rules in Section 17-5. According to the City's Parks and Recreation department, Avondale plaza, pocket, and neighborhood parks are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., while larger community parks are open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Being in a park outside those posted hours is not permitted, and entering a closed park can expose a visitor to trespass enforcement. The City also publishes general rules of conduct that apply while parks are open: alcohol is prohibited unless the City grants prior approval, amplified sound is prohibited without prior approval, swimming or boating in ponds is prohibited, and golfing, drones, non-tethered model airplanes, and fireworks are all prohibited. The City states that violating the rules is grounds for immediate removal from the park and that permanent suspension of park use may result for repeated or serious violations. Posted signage at each park controls the exact opening and closing times, which can differ for special events or facility reservations, so visitors should check the sign at the specific park and contact Avondale Parks and Recreation for event or after-hours questions.
Remaining in an Avondale park after its posted closing time, or violating the park rules of conduct such as the bans on alcohol, amplified sound, drones, or fireworks, is grounds for immediate removal from the park under the City's park rules. Repeat or serious violations can lead to permanent suspension of park use, and after-hours presence may be treated as trespassing.
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