Norfolk parks open every day only during posted hours set by the parks director, under City Code Sec. 30-4. Being in a closed park after posted hours is trespassing under Va. Code § 18.2-119, enforced by police and park staff.
Under Norfolk City Code Sec. 30-4 (Ord. No. 48,503, 2021), parks are open to the public every day of the year only during designated hours, and the opening and closing times for each park are posted on site. The parks director sets each park's operating hours and can close any section at any time under Sec. 30-5. Waterfront and neighborhood parks such as Town Point Park, Ocean View Beach Park, and Lafayette Park each carry their own posted schedule. Remaining after posted closing is treated as trespass under Va. Code § 18.2-119, and the code also bars alcohol, glass containers, and unauthorized camping in parks. Police and park staff enforce closures.
Staying in a Norfolk park after posted hours is trespass under Va. Code § 18.2-119, a Class 1 misdemeanor drawing a citation and removal. Alcohol in a park is a separate misdemeanor, fined up to $100 under Sec. 30-6.
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