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Curfew Laws in Bakersfield, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Bakersfield enforces a juvenile curfew under BMC Title 9, Division VII (Offenses by or Against Minors). Minors under 18 are prohibited from being in public places during specified nighttime hours without a parent or guardian. The curfew is designed to protect minors and reduce juvenile crime.

Bakersfield Juvenile Curfew Hours

Heavy Restrictions

Park Curfew

Bakersfield city parks are closed during nighttime hours, typically from sunset or a specified evening hour until sunrise or a specified morning hour. The Parks and Recreation Department sets hours for each park facility. Being in a closed park constitutes trespassing.

Bakersfield Park Curfew & Closing Times

Some Restrictions

Looking for Kern County county-wide rules?

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

Curfew Laws in Kern County