Jeffco Open Space parks are open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Entering or occupying Open Space Lands during closed hours (unless posted otherwise) is unlawful, with a $100 fine. Three urban parks - Crown Hill, Van Bibber, Welchester - keep extended 5 a.m.-11 p.m. hours.
The Jefferson County Parks and Open Space Regulations (Section C.21, Park Hours) make it unlawful to enter, use, or occupy Open Space Lands from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, unless posted otherwise, carrying a $100 fine. Parking a vehicle or trailer on Open Space Lands outside park hours without a valid, posted camping permit is unlawful with a $50 fine (Section C.21.b). Overnight camping is prohibited except by advance permit in designated areas (Section C.22, $100 fine). Three urban parks - Crown Hill, Van Bibber, and Welchester Tree Grant - keep extended hours of 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. rather than the standard sunrise-to-sunset schedule.
Entering or occupying Open Space Lands during closed hours is unlawful with a $100 fine; parking a vehicle or trailer outside park hours without a posted camping permit carries a $50 fine.
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