Broome County parks close dusk to dawn unless posted otherwise (County Local Law). Binghamton city parks close 10 PM-6 AM per Code Ch. 290. Otsiningo Park and Grippen Park follow county hours.
Broome County Parks (including Otsiningo Park, Grippen Park, and Dorchester Park) operate under a Local Law closing parks from dusk to dawn unless a special permit is issued. Binghamton City parks (Recreation Park, Ross Park, Cheri Lindsey Park) close 10 PM to 6 AM per Binghamton Code Ch. 290. State parks (Chenango Valley State Park, Oquaga Creek) close at sunset per NY OPRHP 9 NYCRR Part 376. Violators cited for criminal trespass under NY Penal Law §140.05 (violation) or §140.10 (misdemeanor if posted). Special event permits available from Broome County Parks (607-778-2193).
Park curfew violation: $50-$250 or trespass ticket. Repeat: NY Penal Law §140.10 misdemeanor up to $500/15 days.
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