The City of Ponca City has an ordinance which outlines closing hours for all city parks. As the weather warms up, please be mindful of these times, and how they are different for each location and, understand that any violation of these closing hours may result in a fine. If you have questions about this ordinance or the times parks are open to the public, please contact the Police Department or Ponca City Parks and Recreation for clarification.
Lake Ponca Park and Duck Ponds area will be closed to the public at 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. each day.The grounds of Lake Ponca, excluding lake lots, boat ramps, open water of Lake Ponca, or shoreline that is being used for fishing, will be closed to the public at 12:00 a.m. until 5:00 a.m each day.All other city parks will be closed to the public at 11:00 p.m. and will remain closed to the public until 6:00 a.m. each day.Public Sidewalks in parks that are immediately adjacent to public streets, along with paved walking/exercise trails inside city parks, are not subject to those hours of limitations.Any violations of terms listed in the ordinance are considered a misdemeanor.
Please help us keep our parks clean and safe for everyone to enjoy by adhering to these times. Again, for clarification on any aspects of this ordinance, please contact the Ponca City Police Department.
