Redmond parks are generally open dawn to dusk, or until 10 PM at lit facilities under RMC 12.20. After-hours presence is a civil infraction. Camping, overnight sleeping, and shelters are prohibited.
Redmond parks and open spaces are managed by the Parks and Recreation Department under the authority of RMC Chapter 12.20 (Parks Regulations). Standard park hours are sunrise to sunset, with some developed parks (Grass Lawn Park, Redmond Town Center Plaza, Idylwood Park, Anderson Park) open until 10:00 PM when lit facilities are operational. Specific closing times are posted at park entrances and may vary seasonally. Marymoor Park is operated by King County Parks with separate hours posted at the facility. Prohibited activities in parks at any time include: camping, overnight sleeping, erecting tents or shelters without a permit; open fires except in designated grills or fire pits; consumption of alcohol except at permitted events; possession of firearms except by law enforcement (RCW 9.41.300 preempts local firearm regulation but possession in buildings hosting children is still restricted); amplified sound without a special event permit. Park access after posted closing hours is a civil infraction under RMC 12.20.060. Trailheads and the Sammamish River Trail fall under city park regulations where they are within Redmond city limits. Park Rangers and Redmond Police enforce park hours.
Civil infraction with penalty up to $250 under RMC 12.20.060 for after-hours park presence. Criminal trespass may apply for repeat offenders.
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