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Lucas County, OH Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Park authority
Metroparks Toledo (Lucas County)
Open hours
7 a.m. until dark daily
Curfew rule
No entry before/after posted hours
After-hours vehicles
Subject to towing
First-offense fine
Up to $100 (ORC 1545.99)

Summary

Metroparks Toledo, the countywide park district for Lucas County, enforces a curfew: no person, vehicle, boat, or animal may enter or remain in a park before or after posted operating hours. Parks are open 7 a.m. until dark daily. Vehicles left after curfew may be towed.

City-specific rules exist: Toledo has its own park curfew rules that differ from Lucas County's county-level regulations. If you live in Toledo, check the city-specific page instead.

No person, vehicle, boat or animal controlled by persons shall be permitted to enter, remain, stop or park within the confines of the park, parkways, or roadways adjacent to the park before and/or after the posted park times of operation, except in emergency or with special permit for just cause issued by the Park District.

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Full Breakdown

Lucas County's parks are run by the Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area (Metroparks Toledo), which adopted Rules and Regulations (Resolution 12-08) under Ohio law. Section 7.1 sets a curfew barring anyone from entering or remaining in a park before or after posted operating hours, except in an emergency or with a special permit. The Metroparks are open from 7 a.m. until dark every day; some facilities run sunrise to sunset. A vehicle left in the park after curfew is in violation and may be towed at the owner's expense. City parks in Toledo have their own posted hours.

Violations & Fines

Whoever violates any Park Rule shall be fined not more than $100 for a first offense and not more than $500 for each subsequent offense (ORC 1545.99); after-hours vehicles may be towed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Lucas County Metroparks close?
The Metroparks are open from 7 a.m. until dark every day of the year; some water-access facilities operate sunrise to sunset. Staying after dark violates the curfew.
What happens if I stay in a Metropark after hours?
You violate the curfew (Sec. 7.1). Fines are up to $100 for a first offense and up to $500 for each subsequent offense, and any vehicle left may be towed at your expense.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Lucas County

Parking Rules: Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Dog Leash LawsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Loading ZonesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Abandoned VehiclesSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Neighbor Fence RulesSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: BeekeepingSome Restrictions

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