Monroe County Parks close dusk to dawn under §260 County Code. Rochester city parks close 11 PM to 6 AM under Ch. 80. After-hours use is trespass; enforced by park rangers and police.
Monroe County Parks (Mendon Ponds, Ellison, Highland, Durand Eastman, Ontario Beach, Seneca Park, Genesee Valley Park, Webster Park) close from dusk to dawn under Monroe County Code §260, with rangers enforcing the closure. Ontario Beach Park and swimming closes earlier (typically 8 PM). Rochester city parks (Cobbs Hill, Maplewood, MLK Jr. Park, Genesee Valley Park - jointly operated) close 11 PM to 6 AM under Municipal Code Ch. 80. Hamlin Beach State Park and Letchworth State Park follow NYS Parks rules with staffed gates. After-hours access for permitted events (fireworks, festivals) only. Camping without permit prohibited throughout all Monroe County parks.
Rochester after-hours park: $50 to $250 citation under Ch. 80. Monroe County parks: $50 to $500. NYS Parks: Parks Law violation. Unauthorized camping: $100 to $500.
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