What are the rules about using a playground on school property?

Question

I hope I'm posting this question in the right place.
A new outdoor playground was just installed at a school in our neighborhood. It is on school property next to a field which includes a baseball diamond, basketball court and tennis court. But the placement of the playground structures make it obviously part of the school rather than the park. Will I be able to bring my 3 year old to play there outside of school hours? Since it is school property will I be trespassing if I bring him there on the weekend or after school gets out?

It is a public school and there is no barrier except that the playground is at the top of a hill with the school and the rest of the field/park is down below.
Not planning to party - just want to see my son go down the slide!

Answer 1

this is a matter for state and/or local law.

of course, you could either visit the schol in person one day or call the school/school board and ask.

in some states, they are open to the public on an "own risk" basis, in others they are closed because of liability insurance issues.


GL

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If it's a district or county school it's public property. If there are no prohibitive signs and you don't need to jump a fence or break a chain or open a gate you should be okay as long as you don't hold a rave or a soccer match there.