New Orleans city parks generally close at dusk or at posted hours and reopen at dawn. The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) manages park hours. Unauthorized presence in parks after hours is an offense that may result in citation or arrest by NOPD.
New Orleans parks operate on posted schedules, generally dawn to dusk. Some facilities like Audubon Park and City Park have specific posted hours that may vary seasonally. NORDC and the Audubon Commission manage different park facilities. After-hours presence requires authorization for scheduled events. Vehicles in park parking lots after closing may be towed.
Being in a city park after posted hours is a misdemeanor. Violations may result in citations, fines, and arrest. Vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.
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