Wake County Parks regulations set park hours from sunrise to sunset unless extended by special permit. Entering a county park after closing constitutes trespass under NCGS §14-159.13. State parks within Wake (e.g., William B. Umstead, Falls Lake State Recreation Area) post their own hours.
Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space operates under Code Ch. 96 (Parks) with sunrise-to-sunset hours unless a special-use permit extends use. State parks managed by NC State Parks within Wake County (Umstead, Falls Lake) post separate hours, typically 6/7 AM to 8/9 PM seasonally. Both county and state parks make it a misdemeanor to enter after posted closing under NCGS §14-159.13 (second-degree trespass). Greenways, despite being open-air, count as parks. Some night events (concerts, festivals) operate under permit. Sworn Wake County Park Rangers and NC State Park Rangers enforce.
After-hours park entry: second-degree trespass under NCGS §14-159.13 — Class 3 misdemeanor, up to $200 + community service.
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