Cleveland city parks close at dusk and reopen at dawn unless otherwise posted. The Cleveland Division of Parks, Recreation and Properties enforces park hours. Unauthorized presence in parks after hours is a misdemeanor and may result in citation by Cleveland police or park rangers.
Cleveland Metroparks and city-operated parks have posted operating hours, generally dawn to dusk. Some facilities have extended hours for scheduled events or programs. Cleveland Metroparks rangers have law enforcement authority and patrol park areas after hours. Vehicles left in park parking lots after closing may be towed.
Being in a city park after posted closing hours is a misdemeanor that may result in citation, fines, and removal from the park. Vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.
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