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Helena staff propose trailhead parking closure hours after residents report late-night partying and damage
Summary
Open-lands staff proposed establishing targeted trailhead parking closure hours (proposed 11 PM) with signage—not gates—to reduce late-night loitering, reported racing and property damage; staff said closures would be included in the park ordinance and returned for formal adoption, and residents urged stronger enforcement and accommodations for early users.
Open-lands staff asked the commission to consider a limited trailhead parking closure policy after receiving resident complaints about late-night parties, property damage and loitering at trailhead parking areas. Anne Jolene Sather, speaking for open lands, said the goal is to set hours that "do not interfere with recreation" while targeting the late-night period when problems have been reported.
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