Dodgers tailgating parties curtailed in Elysian Park

An LAPD officer writes a ticket for alcohol as Dodgers fans tailgate before Monday’s opening day in Elysian Park despite new parking restrictions and police enforcement. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

April 6, 2015 1:03 PM PT

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Outside Dodger Stadium, the traditional tailgate party was met with a heavy LAPD presence in Elysian Park.

Dodgers fans wait for portable restrooms in Elysian Park. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Dodgers fan Johnny Lopez leaps for a football while awaiting opening day in Elysian Park. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Bryan Ordaz plays a sousaphone before opening day in Elysian Park. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Dodgers fans hold tickets they received for drinking alcohol while tailgating before opening day in Elysian Park. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

An LAPD officer walks through a crowd of baseball fans tailgating before opening day in Elysian Park despite new parking restrictions and police enforcement. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)