Here are the city ordinances that govern the antiwar “Tent City” at South Park, according to Fred DeVictor, director of parks and recreation:

Ordinance 15-207, “Prohibited Acts”

The promotion of events designed for profit or to attract the public is prohibited in parks unless a permit is granted by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Ordinance 15-208, “Public Parks; Hours of Operation”

With the exception of Burcham Park, all public parks within the city limits shall be open daily to the public from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Burcham Park shall be open daily to the public from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. It shall be unlawful for any person, or persons (other than city personnel conducting city business therein), to occupy or be present in any park during the hours of 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.; 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. for Burcham Park. Written request for variances from these closing hours may be granted through a permit issued by the director of Parks and Recreation, city of Lawrence.