Curfew Laws in Boston, MA (2026)
2 verified curfew laws for Boston, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
Boston has a juvenile curfew under the municipal code. Minors under 17 are prohibited from being in public places between 11 PM and 6 AM on school nights (Sunday–Thursday) and midnight to 6 AM on weekends (Friday–Saturday) without a parent or guardian. Exceptions apply for employment, emergencies, and supervised activities.
Boston Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
Some RestrictionsPark Curfew
Boston city parks are closed from dusk to dawn unless otherwise posted. The Parks and Recreation Department enforces park hours. Boston Common and the Public Garden have specific closing times. Unauthorized presence in parks after hours may result in trespass charges.
Boston Park Curfew Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Suffolk County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Boston city rules.
Curfew Laws in Suffolk County →