Beaches and parks across St. Johns County close overnight. During sea-turtle nesting season, May 1 through October 31, the county beach driving gates close at 7:30 p.m. and reopen at 8 a.m. Remaining in a closed park is trespass under Fla. Stat. 810.09.
St. Johns County manages 41 miles of Atlantic beach and a park system, and both close after posted hours. During sea-turtle nesting season, May 1 through October 31, the county beach vehicle gates at Vilano Beach and the other driving ramps close at 7:30 p.m. and reopen at 8 a.m., while the City of St. Augustine Beach A Street ramp closes at 5 p.m. year-round; pedestrian beach access stays open around the clock. County parks close at posted hours, generally dawn to dusk. Remaining in a closed park, or driving a gated beach after hours, is trespass under Fla. Stat. 810.09, enforced by the Sheriff's Office and county beach services.
County beach services and the Sheriff's Office enforce closing hours. Remaining in a closed park or on a gated beach after posted hours is trespass under Fla. Stat. 810.09, drawing a citation and possible towing of a vehicle left overnight.
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