Curfew Laws in Arvada, CO

If you live in Arvada or are thinking about moving there, curfew laws are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Arvada has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of curfew laws, and some of them might surprise you.

Juvenile Curfew

City Code § 62-152 bars minors 17 and younger from being in any public place unsupervised between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except that on Saturdays and Sundays the curfew does not start until 12:00 midnight, with parents separately liable for knowingly allowing a violation.

Key details: Standard curfew: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.. Weekend curfew: Midnight to 6 a.m. Sat/Sun. Applies to: Minors 17 and younger. Exceptions: Six listed in § 62-153. Parental liability: § 62-154 for knowing violations.

A minor found in a public place unsupervised outside curfew hours, or a parent who knowingly allows it, is punishable by a fine not to exceed the limits in § 1-5 (up to $2,650.00), and a juvenile who defies a municipal court order arising from a curfew case can face up to 48 hours of confinement for contempt or up to ten days of court-monitored in-home detention.

This is one of the stricter rules in Arvada's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Park Curfew

City Code § 66-32 keeps Arvada's public parks open daily from daylight until 11:00 p.m.; anyone other than a city or North Jeffco park employee found inside a park outside those hours is violating the ordinance, unless a special-event permit extends the hours.

Key details: Park hours: Daylight to 11:00 p.m. daily. Exception: City/North Jeffco staff on duty. Extensions: Special-event permits via North Jeffco board. Related rule: § 66-27 bars entry to locked/posted areas. Max penalty: $2,650 fine or 364 days jail.

Being in or remaining within a public park after 11:00 p.m. or before daylight, other than as a city or North Jeffco park employee on duty, is punishable under § 66-22's general penalty (citing § 1-5): a fine of up to $2,650.00, imprisonment up to 364 days, or both. Entering a locked or posted-closed enclosed area, like a fenced pool, is a separate violation of § 66-27.

The Bottom Line

Arvada's curfew laws rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Arvada is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Arvada's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.