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Curfew Laws in Jacksonville, FL (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Jacksonville prohibits minors under 18 from public places between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM Sunday-Thursday and between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM Friday-Saturday. Exceptions include parental accompaniment, work travel, supervised school or religious events, and emergencies. Repeat violations escalate to parental fines and mandatory parenting classes.

Jacksonville Juvenile Curfew (Ord. Code §603.402)

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. Sec. 877.22 (Minors Prohibited in Public Places and Establishments During Certain Hours)

(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 in the case of a legal holiday. (b) A minor may not be or remain in a public place or establishment between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays,

Park Curfew

Jacksonville parks close at sunset and reopen at sunrise; being in a closed park after hours is a criminal offense.

Jacksonville Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Some Restrictions

Jacksonville Ordinance Code Sec. 28.705(a)

The parks and other recreational facilities shall normally be open daily to the public from sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted; provided however, the Director may extend or limit the times herein specified. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than authorized personnel, to go upon or remain in any park or other recreational facility at any time the same is closed to the public.