2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Franklin County, Ohio.
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Franklin County does not impose a countywide juvenile curfew, but most municipalities have adopted curfews under ORC 2151.21. Columbus (Code 2329.01) sets curfew at 11 PM for minors under 13 and midnight for ages 13-17, with school night variations. Exceptions apply for work, school events, and travel with parents.
Franklin County Metro Parks are closed from sunset to sunrise except where posted. Columbus Recreation and Parks facilities close at 11 PM daily (Code 921.07). Entering parks after hours is a fourth-degree misdemeanor under trespassing laws. Exceptions for permitted events, fishing access, and designated overnight areas.
4 cities in Franklin County have their own curfew laws rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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