Dutchess County parks close at dusk unless posted otherwise. Trespassing after hours under NY Penal Law §140.05 (violation, up to 15 days).
Dutchess County Parks Department (Bowdoin, Wilcox, Quiet Cove, Thompson Pond) generally close at dusk or posted hours. Municipal parks (City of Poughkeepsie Waryas Park, Beacon Riverfront Park) typically close 10 PM-6 AM. Trespass after posted closing is a violation under NY Penal Law §140.05. Exceptions for permitted events. State parks (Mills-Norrie, Franny Reese) have separate DEC/Parks hours.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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