Canal Winchester parks close at dusk or 11 PM depending on the park and posted signage. Entry after closing is a minor misdemeanor trespass. The Parks and Recreation Department manages park hours.
City parks including Hanners Park, McGill Park, Wagnalls Memorial area, and the Winchester Trail linear park system are posted with closing hours. Standard closing is dusk for passive parks without lighting, and 10-11 PM for lighted facilities. The skate park, athletic fields, and playgrounds are closed after dark. After-hours entry is prohibited except for permitted events. Park rangers and Canal Winchester Police enforce. Dog park and trail access are subject to same closing hours. Alcohol is prohibited in parks except with a special event permit.
Minor misdemeanor trespass: up to $150 fine. Criminal trespass if warned: fourth-degree misdemeanor, up to $250 and 30 days jail. Alcohol violations: separate citation, $100-$250.
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