Curfew Laws in Westminster, CO

Westminster maintains 97 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with curfew laws. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Westminster falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Park Curfew

Westminster closes its parks and community buildings from 11:00 p.m. to sunrise, with narrow exceptions for city employees, permitted activities, and people just passing through on foot or bike. Open space itself stays open around the clock for through-travel on trails.

Key details: Park hours: Closed 11:00 p.m. to sunrise. Open space hours: Sunrise to sunset (§ 13-1-6(A)). Trails: Open 24/7 for through-travel. Standley Lake closure: Sunset to sunrise (§ 13-1-16(F)). Exceptions: City staff, permitted uses, walking/cycling through.

Violating the park hours restriction is enforced under the general Chapter 13-1 penalty, Section 1-8-1, W.M.C., per Section 13-1-4(B). The Director or a law enforcement officer may eject a violator from the park under Section 13-1-3(B), and repeat or criminal conduct can result in the Director denying that person future access to parks or community buildings.

Juvenile Curfew

Westminster bars unsupervised minors 17 and under from loitering in public between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on weeknights, and between midnight and 6 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, under W.M.C. 6-3-11. Several exceptions apply, and parents who knowingly allow a violation can also be charged.

Key details: Curfew hours (Sun-Thu): 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.. Curfew hours (Fri/Sat): midnight to 6 a.m.. Covered ages: 17 and under. Parent liability: knowing permission is a crime. Penalty: fine or jail under §1-8-1.

Both the loitering minor and a parent or guardian who knowingly permits the violation, including through insufficient supervision, face criminal charges under Section 6-3-11(C) and (D), punishable by a fine or imprisonment or both under Section 1-8-1, W.M.C. Filing a missing-person report with police before the violation shields a parent from liability under the same subsection.

The Bottom Line

Westminster'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 Westminster is broadly strict or permissive.

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