City parks and open spaces in Thousand Oaks are closed from sunset or 10 PM to dawn unless otherwise posted. The Conejo Recreation and Park District manages most parks and sets specific hours. Trails in the Santa Monica Mountains have separate closure rules.
Parks in Thousand Oaks are primarily managed by the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) rather than the city directly. CRPD parks are generally open from dawn to dusk or until 10 PM where lighting is available. After-hours use requires a CRPD facility reservation permit. City-managed properties follow similar hours. The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) manages trails and open space areas, which generally close at sunset. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area has its own hours, typically sunrise to sunset. Unauthorized after-hours presence in parks constitutes trespassing. Lighted sports facilities at parks may operate later during scheduled activities. Parking areas at trailheads close at posted times.
Being in a closed park is trespassing, enforceable by police. Fines start at $100. Vehicles left in park parking lots after hours may be cited or towed.
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