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Gresham's Curfew Laws: The Rules That Matter

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Every city handles curfew laws a little differently. In Gresham, Oregon, 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

Gresham closes its parks, trails, and open spaces overnight, with earlier closing in fall and winter, and unlawfully remaining after hours is a misdemeanor.

Key details: Summer hours closed: 10 p.m.-5 a.m., Apr-Sep. Winter hours closed: 8 p.m.-6 a.m., Oct-Mar. Trail exception: Paved Springwater Corridor, etc.. Offense: Class B misdemeanor. Max fine: $1,000.

Remaining in a Gresham park, trail, or open space after posted hours, or after an emergency closure, is Unlawfully Remaining in a Park, a Class B misdemeanor carrying a fine up to $1,000; vehicles left after hours may be towed without notice.

Juvenile Curfew

Minors under 18 cannot be on Gresham streets, parks, or other public places between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, engaged in a lawful activity, or legally emancipated.

Key details: Curfew hours: 11:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.. Covers: minors under 18. Max fine: $1,000 per violation. Enforcement: police custody or citation. Citations return to: Multnomah Co. Juvenile Court.

Violating the curfew, or a parent knowingly allowing it, is subject to a fine up to $1,000 per offense under GRC 7.40.010 and 7.40.030; a second curfew violation brings a court subpoena for the parent.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Gresham actively enforces its juvenile curfew requirements.

The Bottom Line

Gresham'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 Gresham is broadly strict or permissive.

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