Somerville parks and open spaces are closed from dusk to dawn unless specifically posted otherwise. Violators can be cited for trespass. Special events require permits and extended hours.
Somerville Department of Parks and Recreation enforces a general dusk-to-dawn closure in city parks, playgrounds, and squares unless signage posts different hours. Closure hours commonly run from sunset to sunrise with some lit athletic fields permitted until 10 or 11 pm. Entering a closed park after hours is a civil trespass subject to a ticket and, for repeat or combined offenses, arrest. Closures protect wildlife, reduce vandalism, and give neighbors nighttime quiet. Events requesting after-hours access must obtain a park use permit from Parks and Recreation. Dog walking and passive use during posted hours only. Waterfront areas along the Mystic River and Community Path sections may have separate posted hours. Alcohol, open fires, and amplified sound require additional permits regardless of time.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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