Baltimore city parks are closed from dusk to dawn unless otherwise posted, with the Department of Recreation and Parks and Baltimore Police enforcing park curfew hours.
Baltimore city parks are generally closed to the public from dusk to dawn. Some parks may have extended hours for specific facilities (such as lighted athletic fields or scheduled events). The Department of Recreation and Parks sets hours for individual parks and facilities. Being in a park after hours without authorization constitutes trespassing. Patterson Park, Druid Hill Park, and other major parks have posted hours at entrance points. Special event permits may allow after-hours use. Park rangers and Baltimore Police enforce park curfew.
Being in a park after hours may result in a trespassing citation with fines typically ranging from $50 to $500. Repeat violations may result in a ban from the park. Criminal trespassing charges may be pursued in severe cases.
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