Chicago parks are generally open from 6 AM to 11 PM under the Chicago Park District Code. Public school playgrounds close at 9:30 PM under MCC 10-36-120. Police enforce park curfew hours.
The Chicago Park District generally maintains park hours of 6 AM to 11 PM, though individual facilities may have different posted hours. Under MCC 10-36-120, no person may be on public school property or unfenced school playgrounds between 9:30 PM and 6 AM without written authorization from the superintendent of schools. The Board of Education must post written notice of the restriction. Chicago Police Department and designated employees enforce the Chicago Park District Code Chapter VII. The Park District's General Superintendent may establish specific hours for individual facilities. Violations of park rules carry fines up to $500. Cook County Forest Preserves (within the metro area) are open from sunrise to sunset.
Park curfew violations carry fines up to $500 under the Park District Code. School playground trespass may result in arrest and criminal trespass charges under Illinois law.
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