Curfew Laws in Fort Worth, TX (2026)
2 verified curfew laws for Fort Worth, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
Fort Worth enforces a juvenile curfew under Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances. Minors under 17 may not be in a public place during curfew hours: 11 PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 6 AM Friday and Saturday nights. There is also a daytime curfew during school hours. Exceptions include minors accompanied by a parent, traveling to or from work, attending an official school or religious activity, or responding to an emergency. Parents can be cited for knowingly allowing a minor to violate curfew.
Fort Worth Juvenile Curfew Hours
Heavy RestrictionsPark Curfew
Fort Worth parks are closed to the public from 12 AM (midnight) to 5 AM unless otherwise posted. The Parks and Recreation Department may set different hours for specific facilities. Overnight camping is not permitted in city parks except in designated areas with a permit. Violations of park curfew can result in citations under the city's park rules. Trinity River trails and greenways follow the same midnight-to-5-AM closure unless posted otherwise.
Fort Worth Park Curfew & Closing Times
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Tarrant County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Fort Worth city rules.
Curfew Laws in Tarrant County →