Aurora's Curfew Laws: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles curfew laws a little differently. In Aurora, Colorado, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Park Curfew

Aurora, Colorado parks and recreation areas close nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. under City Code § 98-56, with permits available for authorized after-hours use and additional posted restrictions allowed at individual parks.

Key details: Curfew hours: 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. Extended use: Permit from parks department. Extra restrictions: Director may post more. Max penalty: $2,650 fine / 364 days jail.

Entering or using a park during the 11 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew, or violating a posted hour restriction, is a misdemeanor under the Code's general penalty: up to a $2,650 fine, up to 364 days in jail, or both.

Juvenile Curfew

Aurora bars minors under 18 from loitering in public after 11 p.m. (midnight Fri/Sat) until 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or approved adult.

Key details: Curfew hours: 11 p.m.–5 a.m. (Sun–Thu). Weekend extension: Midnight Fri/Sat. Covers: Anyone under 18. Exemption: Accompanied by parent/approved adult. Parent liability: Separate offense, § 94-342.

Loitering minor or knowingly-permitting parent/guardian: municipal offense under Ch. 94, penalties per City Code § 1-13.

The Bottom Line

Aurora'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 Aurora is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Aurora's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.