Parks across Sarpy County close after dark, whether run by the county, the NRD, or a city. Remaining after posted hours is second degree criminal trespass under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-521.
Parks across Sarpy County close after dark, whether run by the county, the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, or a city. Regional sites like Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area in Papillion post hours that generally run dawn to dusk unless a permit or scheduled program allows otherwise. City parks in Bellevue, La Vista, and Gretna set their own closing times by ordinance, often dusk or a fixed evening hour. Posted signs at each entrance control. Remaining in a park after posted hours is second degree criminal trespass under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-521 once notice against trespass is given by posting, and a vehicle left overnight can be ticketed or towed.
The county sheriff, city police, and park staff enforce closing hours. Staying in a posted park after hours is second degree criminal trespass under § 28-521, drawing a citation, removal, and possible towing of an overnight vehicle.
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