Newport News parks are open from sunrise to sunset only. Entry or presence outside those hours without a city permit is trespassing. Rules govern all city parks and watershed properties year-round.
Newport News City Code Chapter 29 (Parks, Squares and Recreational Facilities) sets park hours as sunrise to sunset daily for all city parks and watershed properties. Entry or remaining in a park outside these hours without a permit from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is a trespass violation. Permitted exceptions include special event permits and the Newport News Park Campground. Additional ordinance rules include bans on hunting, motor vehicles (without permit), alcohol, drugs, and unleashed pets. The Newport News Police Department and Parks staff share enforcement responsibility. Violations are prosecuted as misdemeanors under Virginia law.
Presence in a park after hours without a permit is a trespass misdemeanor under Virginia Code § 18.2-119, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a $2,500 fine.
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