Curfew Laws in Lakewood, NJ (2026)
2 verified curfew laws for Lakewood, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
Lakewood Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, bars parents and guardians from letting a child under 17 be out on public streets or other public places between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless accompanied by an adult the parent has approved.
Lakewood Township Juvenile Curfew Hours
Some RestrictionsTownship of Lakewood Code § 3-2
It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian having the custody or control of any child up to 17 years of age to permit him to be on any public street, highway or other public place in the Township between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless he is accompanied by his parent, guardian or any other adult person with the consent of the child's parent or guardian.
Park Curfew
Lakewood Township parks stay open every day but only during hours posted at each individual park, set by resolution of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Environmental Commission or Township Committee under Code § 8-5.1. The Board can also close any section of a park temporarily or on a recurring schedule, and playgrounds carry a fixed 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. curfew.
Lakewood Township Park Hours Rule
Some RestrictionsTownship of Lakewood Code § 8-5.1
Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks shall be open to the public every day of the year during the designated hours. The opening and closing hours for each individual park shall be posted within the park for public information and shall be determined by resolution of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and/or Environmental Commission, or Township Committee. Any section or par...