I have been asked whether a sex offender can lawfully go in a state park. This is a new one on me. I didn't see anything relevant in CCP Ch. 62, but I did discover that probation for a sex offense against a child must include a provision requiring D not to go within 1000 feet of a premises where children commonly gather. CCP Art. 42.12, Sec. 13B. I suppose this could include some state parks.

Am I overlooking any statutes? Can anyone point me to some reading materials or knowledgeable persons on this subject, or does anyone have any helpful thoughts?

As far as I know, there is no blanket prohibition on where sex offenders can go. Those on probation or parole may have restrictions to avoid children or certain places where children frequent, but once "off paper," they are free to go where they choose as long as the comply with their reporting requirements under Ch. 62.

Now if it was a roadside park...

Thank you Shannon. I have passed this along to our park police.