Brevard County parks close at sunset unless otherwise posted. Beach parks (Lori Wilson, Paradise, Jetty Park) have specific hours. Lit sports fields may extend to 10 PM. After-hours presence enforced by BCSO.
Brevard County Code Chapter 74 (Parks & Recreation) sets park hours. Most county parks close at sunset; beachside parks typically open dawn to dusk. Popular parks: Lori Wilson Park (Cocoa Beach), Paradise Beach Park, Jetty Park (Port Canaveral, separate fee-based hours), Wickham Park (camping by permit), Sand Point Park (Titusville). Lit athletic fields in Viera Regional Park, Max K. Rodes, and McLarty Park may extend to 10 PM during scheduled league play. Sea turtle nesting season (May 1-Oct 31) adds FWC lighting and activity restrictions after dark on beaches. Unauthorized camping prohibited except designated campgrounds (Wickham, Long Point Park, Manatee Cove). Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Parks rangers enforce closures.
After-hours trespass: $75-$250 BCSO citation under Code Ch. 74. Unauthorized beach presence during turtle season: additional FWC fines. Camping without permit: $100-$500.
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