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Curfew Laws in Frederick, MD (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Frederick's Juvenile Curfew Ordinance (§§ 15-9 through 15-14) bars anyone under 17 from public places from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Parents and business operators who knowingly let a minor break curfew face separate municipal fines.

Frederick Juvenile Curfew Hours

Significant Restrictions

City of Frederick Code §§ 15-11(a),(d); 15-12(a)-(b)

(a)"Curfew hours" means the period of time ending at 6:00 a.m. and beginning at (1) 11:59 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights; and (2) 11:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday nights. ... (d)"Juvenile" means any unemancipated person under the age of 17 who is not legally married. ... (a)Juveniles. A juvenile may not be or remain in or upon a public place within the City during curfew hours unless: ...

Park Curfew

Frederick closes its parks overnight: most shut at 10:00 p.m. and reopen at 5:00 a.m., with City Hall Park closing at midnight and Carroll Creek Linear Park staying open around the clock. Being present after hours is a misdemeanor under City Code Sec. 6-16.

Frederick City Parks Close at Night

Some Restrictions

City of Frederick Code § 6-16

(a)Generally. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an individual may not be present in any park when it is closed.(b)Open hours. With the exception of City Hall Park and Carroll Creek Linear Park, all parks are closed between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. City Hall Park is closed between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Carroll Creek Linear Park does not close.(d)Penalty. Violation of this section ...