Shreveport city parks close at 9:00 p.m. in standard time and 10:00 p.m. during daylight saving time, opening at 5:00 a.m. A second tier closes at 8:00 p.m., and several riverfront parks stay open around the clock.
Municipal Code § 62-29, amended by Ordinance No. 82 of 2024, sets four tiers. Most neighborhood parks, including Betty Virginia, Highland, and Southern Hills, close at 9:00 p.m. when daylight saving time is not in effect and 10:00 p.m. when it is, opening at 5:00 a.m. A second group, including C. Bickham Dickson Park, SWEPCO Park, Caddo Common, and the city cemeteries, runs 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Clyde Fant Parkway, the Red River Bicycle Trail, Stoner Skate Park, and Freedom Park remain open 24 hours. Golf courses, pools, and stadiums open only for scheduled operations.
Entering or remaining in a closed park or park facility is unlawful under § 62-29(i) and is punishable under the general penalty, a fine up to $1,000.00 or 60 days in jail.
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