Vancouver city parks are open from 5 AM to 10 PM every day. Under VMC § 15.04.150, it is unlawful to enter or remain in any park between 10 PM and 5 AM unless a special use permit has been granted by the Parks Director.
VMC § 15.04.150 (Chapter 15.04 – Park Code) establishes closing hours for all Vancouver parks: closed 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM daily. Unlawful entry or remaining after hours is a code violation. Closure hours must be posted by appropriate signs at park entrances. The Parks Director may set different hours for specific parks or areas. Persons found in parks after hours may be cited, excluded under VMC § 15.04.170, or prosecuted for trespass under VMC § 15.04.180. After-hours use is permitted only with a director-issued special use permit. Report violations to Vancouver Police non-emergency (dial 311).
Violations of VMC § 15.04.150 may result in citation, exclusion from parks under VMC § 15.04.170, or criminal trespass charges under VMC § 15.04.180 for those who refuse to leave.
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