Utica parks and playgrounds are open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from April 15 to November 15, and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from November 15 to April 15. Anyone in a park outside these hours is deemed a trespasser and can be issued a summons.
Under the Parks and Recreation chapter (Sec. 2-18-27), all parks and playgrounds are open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. between April 15 and November 15, and from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. between November 15 and April 15. No one is authorized in the public parks except during these hours; anyone present at prohibited times is deemed a trespasser. Illuminated areas in active use (basketball courts, football fields, tennis courts) or activities under a granted special-use permit are exceptions. People found after hours are first directed to leave for safety.
Those who refuse to leave, or who return after hours without a special-use permit, are issued a summons returnable in Utica City Court.
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