Maricopa County regional parks have posted hours of operation, typically sunrise to sunset or specific posted closing times. After-hours presence in county parks without authorization is prohibited. The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department sets hours for each park. Overnight camping is available at designated campgrounds with permits.
Maricopa County regional parks enforce posted hours, typically closing at sunset or 10:00 PM depending on the facility. The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department manages over 120,000 acres of desert parkland with specific closures for each site. Violations are enforced by Maricopa County park rangers and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office at (602) 506-1000. Overnight camping is permitted only in designated campgrounds with valid reservations. Desert parks may have seasonal hour adjustments during extreme summer heat, with some trails opening as early as 5:00 AM.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Maricopa County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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