Curfew Laws in Essex County, NJ (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Essex County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Park Curfew
Essex County parks are open to the public from dawn until 10:00 p.m., with several reservations closing at dusk. No person may be in a county park before or after posted hours without the Director's authorization, under Chapter 74.
Essex County Park Curfew: Dawn to 10:00 p.m.
Heavy RestrictionsCode of the County of Essex, Ch. 74, sec. 74-7 (Hours of Operation)
All Essex County Parks shall be open to the public from dawn until 10:00 p.m. ... No person shall be in any County Park or Property before or after designated hours except as otherwise authorized or permitted by the Director.
Curfew Laws by City in Essex County
1 cities in Essex County have their own curfew laws rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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