Most LA city parks close at 10:30 PM and reopen at 5 AM under LA Dept of Recreation and Parks rules. Griffith Park has specific closure times for roads and trails. Being in a closed park after hours is a misdemeanor. Some parks have extended hours for special events or permitted activities. Beach parks and boardwalks may have different curfew hours.
Los Angeles 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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