Phoenix parks are closed from 11 PM to 5:30 AM under Chapter 24 (Parks and Recreation). Mountain preserves have specific hours that may vary. The Parks Department enforces park curfews in cooperation with Phoenix Police. Exceptions exist for city-authorized events and activities.
Phoenix municipal parks have designated closing times, typically at dusk, 10 PM, or 11 PM depending on the park and season. After-hours access is prohibited unless authorized for permitted events. Park hours are posted at entrances. Walking trails may have separate dawn-to-dusk hours. Sports fields with lights may extend to 10 to 11 PM for scheduled activities. Camping in parks without authorization is prohibited. Police and park rangers enforce after-hours closures.
After-hours trespassing: $50 to $250 citation. Unauthorized camping: $100 to $500. Vandalism during closed hours: criminal charges.
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