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Curfew Laws in Mesa, AZ (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Mesa bars minors under 16 from public streets, sidewalks, and other public places between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., and minors 16 to 18 between midnight and 5 a.m., under Title 6, Chapter 6, Section 6-6-1. Parents who knowingly let a minor break curfew are violating the ordinance too, though work, emergencies, and school events are exceptions.

Mesa Juvenile Curfew Hours

Significant Restrictions

Mesa City Code, Title 6, Chapter 6, § 6-6-1

(A)It is unlawful for a minor under the age of sixteen (16) years to be in, on, or upon a public street, sidewalk, alley, right-of-way, or other public place in the City between the hours of ten (10:00) P.M. and five (5:00) A.M. It is unlawful for a minor between the ages of sixteen (16) years and eighteen (18) years to be in, on, or upon a public street, sidewalk, alley, right-of-way, or other...

Park Curfew

Mesa parks are open every day from sunrise to 10:00 p.m. under Title 6, Chapter 10, Section 6-10-3, and it's unlawful to enter or stay past that closing time without a permit. The Parks Director can also shorten hours or close all or part of a park temporarily for maintenance, events, or safety.

Mesa Park Hours and Closure Rules

Some Restrictions

Mesa City Code, Title 6, Chapter 10, § 6-10-3

(A)Parks shall be open to the general public every day of the year from sunrise until 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted or due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances or emergencies. It is unlawful to remain in or enter a park outside of a park's designated hours unless a permit is obtained pursuant to Section 6-10-6.(B)The Director shall have the authority to modify the hours of use of parks ...

Looking for Maricopa County county-wide rules?

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

Curfew Laws in Maricopa County