Plano city parks are closed from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM unless otherwise posted. The Plano Parks and Recreation Department manages park hours. Some parks with lighted athletic facilities may have extended hours during scheduled activities. After-hours use requires a special permit. Violators may be cited for trespassing.
Plano's park curfew ordinance establishes hours when public parks are closed to the general public. Standard park hours are dawn to dusk, with some parks posting specific times (typically 6 AM–10 PM or 6 AM–11 PM). Presence in a park during closed hours constitutes criminal trespass unless the person has a valid permit for an authorized event. Trails within parks may have separate hours. Athletic fields with lighting may remain open until 10–11 PM for scheduled games and practices. Park shelters and facilities rented for events may operate until the specified rental end time. Dog parks may have extended morning hours (5 AM). Rangers, police, and park security enforce curfew through warnings and citations. Texas state trespass laws apply to violators who refuse to leave.
First violation: verbal warning. Second: written warning. Third and subsequent: $50–$250 trespass citation. Refusal to leave: arrest for criminal trespass.
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