Milwaukee County parks are closed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM under Milwaukee County Parks ordinances. City of Milwaukee parks follow similar hours. Persons found in parks during closed hours may be cited for trespassing. Exceptions apply for authorized events, fishing with a valid permit at designated locations, and travel through parks on designated pathways. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department and Milwaukee Police Department enforce park curfew hours.
Milwaukee 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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