Pasco County parks close sunset to sunrise under Code of Ordinances Ch. 50 (Parks and Recreation). After-hours presence is trespass per FL §810.09. Sheriff and park rangers enforce; scheduled events may extend hours.
Pasco County Code of Ordinances Chapter 50 establishes park hours generally from sunrise to sunset, with lit athletic facilities (Jay B. Starkey, Mike Fasano Regional, Veterans Memorial) open until 10 PM when programmed. Coastal preserves such as Werner-Boyce Salt Springs and Anclote Gulf Park follow dawn-to-dusk rules. Boat ramps at Anclote River, SunWest, and Hudson Beach remain open 24 hours for launching. Camping is prohibited except at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park designated sites with reservation. After-hours violators are cited under FL §810.09 trespass on posted property by the Pasco Sheriff's Office. Hurricane evacuation orders override posted hours when declared by County Emergency Management under FL Ch. 252.
After-hours trespass: notice to leave, then citation under FL §810.09 ($50-$500). Unauthorized camping: $100-$500. Vehicle in closed lot after hours subject to tow at owner expense.
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