Springdale's Curfew Laws: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles curfew laws a little differently. In Springdale, Arkansas, 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.

Juvenile Curfew

Minors under 18 may not be in public places in Springdale between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on weeknights, or 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekends, with exceptions for work, errands and supervised activities.

Key details: Weeknight curfew: 10 p.m.–5 a.m. Sun–Thu. Weekend curfew: 11 p.m.–5 a.m. Fri–Sat. Applies to: Minors under 18. Parent liability: Rebuttable presumption of violation. Penalty: General penalty under § 1-9.

Violators face the Code's general penalty under § 1-9; officers may release a curfew violator to go home, escort them home, or deliver them to juvenile authorities.

Park Curfew

Springdale city parks are open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; staying past closing, absent a city-sponsored athletic event, is punishable under the Code's general penalty.

Key details: Opening time: 6:00 a.m. daily. Closing time: 10:00 p.m. daily. Exception: City-sponsored athletic events. Penalty: General penalty under § 1-9.

Being in a Springdale park after 10 p.m., without an applicable exception, is a misdemeanor punishable under the general penalty in § 1-9.

The Bottom Line

Springdale'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 Springdale is broadly strict or permissive.

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