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Curfew Laws in Jacksonville Beach, FL (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

In Jacksonville Beach, a person sixteen (16) or less cannot be in a public place from 12:30 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, or from 11:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on all other nights. Exceptions cover accompanied minors, employment, school events and First Amendment activity, and the Police Department enforces the curfew under Article II of Chapter 16.

Jacksonville Beach Juvenile Curfew Hours and Penalties

Some Restrictions

Jacksonville Beach Code § 16-52

It shall be unlawful for any person sixteen (16) or less of age (under seventeen (17)) to be or remain in or upon a public place within the City of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, during the period ending at 5:00 a.m.and beginning: (1) At 12:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights; and (2) 11:30 p.m. on all other nights.

Park Curfew

City parks in Jacksonville Beach are open from sunrise to sunset. Paws Dog Park runs 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Wingate Park hosts athletic events on lighted fields. Trespassing when a park is closed and camping overnight are unlawful, and staying after a city employee or police officer asks you to leave is a separate violation.

Jacksonville Beach Park Hours and Closing Rules

Some Restrictions

Jacksonville Beach Code § 20-13(b), (c)

(b) Hours. The hours of operation for each city park, as may be amended from time to time, are from sunrise to sunset, except for Paws Dog Park, which opens at 5:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m., and Wingate Park, which hosts athletic events on lighted fields. All parks are first-come first-serve and prohibit organized games, league play, or team activities except for Wingate Park. (c) Prohibit...