Columbus city parks close at 11 PM and reopen at 6 AM daily. The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department enforces park hours. Remaining in a park after closing is a violation and may result in citation or arrest for trespassing.
Columbus Recreation and Parks rules establish standard park hours from 6 AM to 11 PM. Some park facilities (trails, golf courses, recreation centers) may have separate hours. Special events with park permits may extend hours. Park rangers and Columbus Police enforce park curfew. Violators may be asked to leave, issued a citation, or arrested for criminal trespass.
Remaining in a park after 11 PM without authorization is a trespass violation. Citations and arrest are possible for non-compliance.
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