Norfolk County operates no parks. State DCR properties (Blue Hills, Wollaston Beach) close dusk-to-dawn under 302 CMR 12.00. Municipal parks have town-specific hours, typically dusk or 10 PM closing.
Norfolk County does not operate parks. Key park systems serving the county are: (1) MA DCR, which manages Blue Hills Reservation (7,000+ acres across Milton, Quincy, Canton, Randolph, Braintree), Wollaston Beach in Quincy, and Hale Reservation; DCR rules under 302 CMR 12.00 close parks from 30 min after sunset to 30 min before sunrise. (2) Metropolitan Boston Parks network. (3) Municipal parks — each town sets its own hours: Quincy parks typically close 9:30 PM, Brookline 10 PM, Dedham 30 min after sunset. After-hours presence is trespassing under MGL c. 266 §120. Walking trails may have separate dawn-to-dusk hours. Camping is prohibited in nearly all municipal and DCR parks.
No county enforcement. DCR violation under 302 CMR 12.09: $50-$300. Municipal trespass under MGL c. 266 §120: up to $100 fine or 30 days jail. Vandalism: criminal charges.
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