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Curfew Laws in Wilmington, NC (2026)

1 verified curfew laws for Wilmington, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Park Curfew

City parks in Wilmington are off-limits from sunset to sunrise the next day under City Code Sec. 7-2, with exceptions for permit holders, city-sponsored activities, and pedestrians on hard-surface paths until 11:00 p.m. or on the Riverwalk. A violation is a misdemeanor.

Wilmington City Parks Close Sunset to Sunrise

Some Restrictions

City Code § 7-2

(a)No person shall enter or remain in any city park from sunset each day to sunrise the following day.(b)The provisions of this section do not apply to:(1)City employees and law enforcement officers engaged in the performance of their duties, and other persons having a written agreement with the City of Wilmington;(2)Persons or groups holding a valid permit during the hours listed in the permit...

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