Montgomery County, OH Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Summer hours (Apr 1-Oct 31)
- 8 AM to 10 PM
- Winter hours (Nov 1-Mar 31)
- 8 AM to 8 PM
- Park district
- Five Rivers MetroParks (ORC 1545)
- Dog leash limit
- No more than eight feet
- Alcohol
- Permit required
Summary
Five Rivers MetroParks, the county park district, closes to the public at night. Most parks are open 8 AM to 10 PM from April 1 to October 31, and 8 AM to 8 PM from November 1 to March 31. No vehicles may remain when a park is closed.
No person shall leave a vehicle in a park during the hours when a park is closed.
Full Breakdown
Unlike ADU, sign, and lighting rules, park hours are a genuine county-level matter in Montgomery County because Five Rivers MetroParks operates as a park district under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1545 and has adopted its own Code of Ordinances. Per the district, most parks are open 8 AM to 10 PM from April 1 through October 31, and 8 AM to 8 PM from November 1 through March 31; hours are sometimes extended for activities such as night fishing, and some parks (like RiverScape) keep year-round hours. Traffic Code Section 73.04 states that no person shall leave a vehicle in a park during the hours when a park is closed.
Violations & Fines
Remaining in a Five Rivers MetroParks park after posted closing hours, or leaving a vehicle in a closed park, can result in ejection or citation by park rangers and enforcement under the MetroParks Code of Ordinances (general penalty, Section 10.99).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do Five Rivers MetroParks close?
Can I leave my car in a MetroPark overnight?
Sources & Official References
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