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Curfew Laws in Gainesville, FL (2026)

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

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Juvenile Curfew

Gainesville enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. Nighttime curfew hours typically run 11 PM to 6 AM on school nights with later weekend hours.

Gainesville Juvenile Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 877.22 (Minors Curfew — Statewide Hours Authorized by Local Ordinance)

877.22 Minors prohibited in public places and establishments during certain hours; penalty; procedure. — (1)(a) A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day, Sunday through Thursday, except legal holidays, and between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Counties and...

Park Curfew

Gainesville parks close at posted hours, typically dusk or 10 to 11 PM. After-hours presence is a trespassing violation enforced by police.

Gainesville Park Curfew & Closing Times

Some Restrictions

Looking for Alachua County county-wide rules?

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

Curfew Laws in Alachua County