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Curfew Laws in Hayward, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Hayward bars minors under 18 from public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on school nights, and from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. on weekends, under its Curfew Hours for Minors Ordinance. Parents who knowingly allow a violation face the same administrative penalty as the minor.

Hayward Juvenile Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Hayward, CA, Municipal Code §§ 4-9.02, 4-9.03

(a)'Nighttime Curfew hours' means: (1) 10:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until 6:00 a.m. of the following day (Friday); (2) 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday... SEC. 4-9.03 - NIGHTTIME CURFEW OFFENSE. (a)A minor commits an offense if he or she remains in any public place within the City of Hayward during nighttime curfew hours.(b)A parent or gu...

Park Curfew

Hayward closes its city parks, including Portuguese Park, Giuliani Plaza, Newman Park, Library Park and City Hall Plaza, between sunset and sunrise. Entry outside those hours is barred except for pathway access, authorized events, or open public facilities.

Hayward City Park Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Hayward Municipal Code Sec. 4-14.10

No person shall enter upon or otherwise remain within any City park between the hours of sunset and sunrise of the following day or for the period specifically posted as closure hours at the entrance to the particular park unless the person is using a sidewalk, pathway or other right-of-way to access: an authorized event taking place at the park; a public facility located within the park that i...

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

Curfew Laws in Alameda County