Rockland County parks close dusk to dawn per Rockland County Code Chapter 271 (Parks). Entry after closing is a violation. State parks (Harriman, Bear Mountain) enforce their own hours under NY OPRHP rules.
Rockland County Department of Parks and Recreation operates county parks including Kennedy-Dells, Haverstraw Beach, and others. County park regulations under Code Chapter 271 generally prohibit entry from sunset to sunrise (or posted hours), with extended hours for permitted events or lit athletic fields. Harriman State Park and Bear Mountain State Park — covering large areas of western Rockland — are NY State Parks administered under 9 NYCRR Part 375 with hours sunrise to sunset and no overnight camping outside designated areas. Palisades Interstate Park Police patrol state parks; Rockland County Park Rangers patrol county parks.
After-hours entry: typical fine $50-$250 for first offense. State park violations prosecuted under 9 NYCRR. Trespass charges possible for repeat offenders.
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