CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK, Colo. — Cherry Creek State Park will reopen overnight after officials were forced to close the park late last month due to a rise in crime over the past several weeks, the park’s manager told Denver7 Friday.
“After a successful few days of the 10pm-5am enforcement, we are happy to welcome overnight angles back to Cherry Creek,” said Cherry Creek State Park Manager Michelle Seubert in statement obtained by Denver7.
Denver7 reported last week how officials were forced to shut down the park overnight after rangers observed an increase in after-dark, unpermitted parties in the park which led to an increase in vandalism, trash and noise violations within the park…