(Robin Hebrock/Pahrump Valley Times)As the month of August came to a close, so too did Petrack Park during nighttime hours, with officials establishing a temporary closure of the valley’s most centrally-located park between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. as they awaited the completion of a new parks and recreational facilities ordinance. Now that the ordinance has been adopted, these nighttime closure hours will be extending to all valley parks, meaning only those with permission from the town will be allowed to use them during these hours. 2025-03, the new ordinance amended chapter 18 of the Pahrump town code to include an entirely new list of definitions and regulations, one of which authorizes the town’s department of parks and recreation manager or their designee to establish the hours of closure for any of the town’s facilities, including its parks. The proposal drew full support from his fellow commissioners and the bill amending the town code also passed with unanimous consent. For additional details and previous coverage on this topic, visit pvtimes.comContact reporter Robin Hebrock at rhebrock@pvtimes.comPahrump has several parks, including:■ Petrack Park■ Ian Deutch Memorial Park and the Justin Leavitt Memorial Skate Park■ Simkins Park■ Kellogg Park■ Blosser Park