Park closure

[terracore]

It means it will be tougher to win a lawsuit when you get injured.

[punafish]

"But it seems the homeless take advantage of the closure..but my understanding is they don't want
The taxpayer to use it..."

When you say "they" do you mean the county? If so, I think "they" want everyone--both taxpayers and non-taxpayers alike--to be safe so (as terracore pointed out) they don't get sued. But unless there's a gate or fence constructed, the county can't keep taxpayers and non-taxpayers alike from going to the parks. I support everyone's right to put themselves (and only themselves) at risk by ignoring safety warnings from the county. But unless you're a really badass surfer, I highly recommend against doing so.