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Curfew Laws in Allentown, PA (2026)

2 verified curfew laws for Allentown, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Allentown bars minors of compulsory school age from public places or businesses between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on school days. Custodians who knowingly allow it face the same penalty, and repeat violations carry fines up to $600.

Allentown Daytime School-Hours Curfew for Minors

Some Restrictions

City of Allentown Code § 232-3 (Ord. No. 13583, adopted 6-19-1997)

§ 232-3. Curfew established; daytime curfew. A. It shall be unlawful for any minor of compulsory school age enrolled in any elementary or secondary school to be or remain in or upon any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the City between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on any day in which school is in session, unless such minor is on a scheduled vacation or holiday...

Park Curfew

Allentown Code § 425-18 closes every city park from sunset to sunrise unless a permitted activity is underway or City Council designates otherwise. Posted signage marks each park's closing hours, and anyone found inside after dark without authorization is subject to Chapter 425's citation and fine schedule.

Allentown Parks Close From Sunset to Sunrise

Some Restrictions

Allentown City Code § 425-18

No person shall be in any park during the hours the park is closed. The parks are closed from sunset to sunrise except where permitted activities are taking place or otherwise designated by City Council. Closing hours will be posted at all parks.

Looking for Lehigh County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Allentown city rules.

Curfew Laws in Lehigh County