Durham city parks are closed to the public from dusk to dawn unless otherwise posted or permitted. The Durham Parks and Recreation Department enforces park hours. After-hours use requires a special event permit or reservation. Violators may be cited for trespassing. Some parks and trails may have extended hours as posted at the park entrance.
Durham municipal parks have designated closing times, typically at dusk, 10 PM, or 11 PM depending on the park and season. After-hours access is prohibited unless authorized for permitted events. Park hours are posted at entrances. Walking trails may have separate dawn-to-dusk hours. Sports fields with lights may extend to 10 to 11 PM for scheduled activities. Camping in parks without authorization is prohibited. Police and park rangers enforce after-hours closures.
After-hours trespassing: $50 to $250 citation. Unauthorized camping: $100 to $500. Vandalism during closed hours: criminal charges.
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