Long Beach parks and beaches close between 10 PM and one hour before sunrise under LBMC Ch. 16.16. Walking, jogging, and fishing (with license) are permitted on wet sand until midnight.
Long Beach 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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