Denver Parks and Recreation enforces park closure hours under DRMC Chapter 39 (Parks and Recreation). All Denver parks are closed from 11 PM to 5 AM unless otherwise posted or authorized by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Certain parks and facilities have earlier closing times.
Standard park hours are 5 AM to 11 PM daily. Some parks and facilities have modified hours posted at entrances. Mountain parks may have different seasonal hours. City Park, Washington Park, and other major parks follow the standard 5 AM to 11 PM schedule. Sports facilities and recreation centers have their own posted hours. Pavilion and shelter reservations may allow use outside standard hours with a permit. Camping and overnight stays are prohibited in all city parks. The park curfew is enforced by Denver Parks Rangers and Denver Police.
Presence in a Denver park during closed hours is a violation of DRMC Chapter 39. Citations carry fines up to $999. Denver Parks Rangers and police may issue citations or require individuals to leave. Vehicles found in park parking lots after hours may be ticketed or towed. Camping violations are enforced under both park curfew and anti-camping ordinances.
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