Showing ordinances that apply to Chelsea Cove, NY
Chelsea Cove is an unincorporated community (population 1,150) in Dutchess County, New York. Because Chelsea Cove is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Dutchess County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The park curfew rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Dutchess County parks close at dusk unless posted otherwise. Trespassing after hours under NY Penal Law §140.05 (violation, up to 15 days).
Dutchess County Parks Department (Bowdoin, Wilcox, Quiet Cove, Thompson Pond) generally close at dusk or posted hours. Municipal parks (City of Poughkeepsie Waryas Park, Beacon Riverfront Park) typically close 10 PM-6 AM. Trespass after posted closing is a violation under NY Penal Law §140.05. Exceptions for permitted events. State parks (Mills-Norrie, Franny Reese) have separate DEC/Parks hours.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Chelsea Cove's park curfew rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.