Curfew Laws in New Haven, CT (2026)
2 verified curfew laws for New Haven, Connecticut, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Juvenile Curfew
New Haven bars children under 14 from loitering on any street, alley, or public place between 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. unless a parent or guardian is present, with the parent, not the child, on the hook for violations.
New Haven Child Nighttime Loitering Curfew
Some RestrictionsNew Haven Code of Ordinances § 18-16
No children under the age of fourteen (14) years shall be allowed to loiter upon any street, alley or public place within the corporate limits of the city between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00) p.m. and three o'clock (3:00) a.m., unless accompanied by his parent or guardian.(b)Responsibility of parent, guardian. No parent or guardian having the care, custody or control of any such child shal...
Park Curfew
New Haven parks and playgrounds are closed to the public before 6:00 a.m. and after sunset citywide, and after 10:00 p.m. specifically in lighted areas, under Code of Ordinances Sec. 19-5(16). The parks director can extend hours by permit or close any section early for maintenance or a reserved event.
New Haven City Park Curfew Hours
Some RestrictionsNew Haven Code of Ordinances § 19-5(16)
(16)Opening and closing hours. Except as hereinafter expressly permitted, no one shall enter or remain in any park, playground or other facility during the following times and under the following conditions:(i)In any park, playground or other facility before 6:00 a.m. or after sunset.(ii)Access roads to East Rock Park including Summit Drive (i.e. Hillhouse Drive), Trowbridge Drive and English D...