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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.

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)

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

Opening day in Elysian Park

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

Opening day in Elysian Park

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

Opening day in Elysian Park

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

Opening day in Elysian Park

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

Opening day in Elysian Park

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)

Opening day in Elysian Park

Jose Luis, left, prepares tacos as Dodgers fans await opening day in Elysian Park.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Opening day in Elysian Park

LAPD officers issue tickets for alcohol as baseball fans tailgate before the Dodgers’ opening day.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

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