Parks now closed at night

In August, Thermopolis Town Council officially passed Ordinance 843. The ordinance, which took effect Sept. 1, outlines opening and closing times for municipal parks. Mayor’s Assistant Fred Crosby noted Candy Jack, Family Park and Glade Edwards Park are now closed from 10:30 p.m.-5 a.m., and signs posting the hours have been ordered.

The ordinance was brought about as the result of several vandalism in the parks, including, but not limited to, damage to restrooms and grill areas, broken fences and damaged equipment.

According to the ordinance individuals in the parks before the opening hour or after the closing hour, upon conviction, will be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined up to $750.