Sarasota Code Chapter 24 (Parks and Recreation) closes most City parks from sunset to sunrise (or specified hours posted at each park). Public beaches in Sarasota are generally open 24 hours unless posted otherwise, but lifeguarded swim areas have specific operational hours.
Ch. 24 authorizes the Parks and Recreation Department to set park-specific operating hours and post them at each park entrance. Most City parks close at sunset and reopen at sunrise; some lit parks have extended evening hours. Entering a closed park is a Ch. 24 violation. Bayfront Park, Payne Park, and Selby Five Points Park have different posted hours given downtown context. The City beaches (Lido Beach, North Lido) typically remain open but lifeguard service is limited to posted hours. Park alcohol rules under Ch. 4 prohibit open containers except in designated event areas with permits.
Trespass after closed-park hours is a municipal code violation under Sec. 1-11 - up to $500 per offense. SPD can also pursue state trespass charges under F.S. §810.09 for repeat offenders. Vandalism in parks adds criminal mischief charges under F.S. §806.13.
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