DC parks operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are generally closed from dusk to dawn unless otherwise posted. National Park Service properties (the National Mall, Rock Creek Park, etc.) have separate hours enforced by US Park Police.
DC Department of Parks and Recreation facilities and local parks are generally open from sunrise to sunset (or dusk) unless otherwise posted. Some parks with athletic facilities or event programming have extended hours. DPR can set specific hours for individual parks based on community needs and safety considerations. The National Park Service manages many of DC's most prominent green spaces, including the National Mall, Rock Creek Park, and Theodore Roosevelt Island, with their own hours and regulations. Rock Creek Park roads close to vehicles at sunset. Being in closed parks after hours may result in trespassing or disorderly conduct charges. Metropolitan Police and US Park Police enforce park hours.
Remaining in a closed DC park after hours may result in citations for trespassing or disorderly conduct. National Park Service violations are enforced under federal regulations (36 CFR) and may carry fines up to $500.
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