As days get shorter and weekday riding opportunities fade some like to head to the trails after sunset. Below are the current policies of local parks regarding night riding and after dark trail closures.
- Sunderbruch Park: Night riding is allowed at all hours. Park in the lot outside the main gates to avoid getting locked in!
- Stephens Park: Night riding is allowed. Park is open until 11pm. Be off the trails before 11pm.
- Illiniwek: RICFPD has changed their trail closure policies at Illiniwek. Trails will remain open year round until 10pm starting 1/1/2018. Be off the trails before 10pm.
- Dorrance Park: RICFPD has changed their trail closure policies at Dorrance. Trails will remain open year round until 10pm starting 1/1/2018. Be off the trails before 10pm.
- Westbrook Park: Night rides are not allowed unless by special permit. Trails open dawn to dusk.
- Scott County Park: Night riding is not allowed. Possible ticket/fine if caught. Trails open sunrise to sunset.
- Sylvan Island: Night riding not allowed. Trails open from 6 am to sunset.
- Geneseo Prairie Park: Unknown...