Mountain View parks are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Remaining in a city park after hours is an infraction enforceable by Mountain View Police and Community Services rangers.
Under Mountain View Municipal Code Chapter 19, all city parks, trails, and open-space preserves are officially closed to the public from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. unless the area is signed for extended hours or the visitor has an event permit. Shoreline at Mountain View has specific hours that vary seasonally. During closed hours no person may remain, camp, sleep, or conduct activities within a park. Parking lots are also closed, and vehicles left overnight may be cited or towed. Dawn exercisers, fishing on the Shoreline trails, and dog walking should follow posted hours at each site. Permits for after-hours activities such as stargazing programs or sports events are issued by the Community Services Department. Violations are infractions that can carry fines starting around 100 dollars, and campfires, camping, and overnight occupancy can trigger higher penalties.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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