Sacramento County Regional Parks - including the American River Parkway adjacent to Carmichael - close at sunset to sunrise per SCC §9.36.100. Entering or remaining in a closed park is a misdemeanor. Carmichael Park (CARP District) has its own posted hours.
SCC §9.36.100 closes all Sacramento County Regional Parks (Ancil Hoffman Park, Carmichael's American River Parkway access points, etc.) from sunset to sunrise unless posted otherwise. Designated camping or special-event permits can extend hours. Carmichael Park itself (1000 Grant Ave.) is operated by the Carmichael Recreation & Park District (CARP), a separate special district, with closure at 10 p.m. unless a specific event permit applies. Park curfew violations are typically charged as misdemeanors but routinely diverted to infractions for first-time offenders.
SCC §9.36 violations are misdemeanors under SCC §1.01.190 - up to $1,000 fine and/or six months jail. First offenses commonly diverted to infractions ($100-$250) at the deputy's discretion.
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