Guilford County parks operate only during posted hours. The Uniform Park and Open Space Rules state that entering or using park facilities after posted hours is trespassing and violators may be prosecuted. Individual parks post seasonal hours; for example, Hagan-Stone Park closes as early as 5:30 p.m. in winter.
Under Guilford County's Uniform Park and Open Space Rules and Regulations, parks and open spaces are open only during posted hours of operation, which vary seasonally and by park. The rules state that entrance and/or use of facilities after posted park hours is considered trespassing and violators may be prosecuted, with narrow exceptions for county-sanctioned special events, private clubhouse rentals, and campgrounds. Shelters must be cleaned and vacated no later than 15 minutes before posted closing. Hagan-Stone Park, for instance, is open roughly 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in peak season, closing at 5:30 p.m. in winter, and is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Access to non-public county property requires written approval from the
Being in a county park after posted hours is treated as trespassing and violators may be prosecuted; access without required written approval is also trespassing.
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