Curfew Laws in New Castle County, DE (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of New Castle County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Juvenile Curfew

New Castle County does not maintain a county-wide juvenile curfew for unincorporated areas. The City of Wilmington operates a juvenile curfew under Wilmington City Code (typically 11 PM to 6 AM school nights, midnight to 6 AM weekends for minors under 17). Delaware Family Court handles juvenile status offenses under 10 Del.C. Chapter 9. Parents can be held responsible under parental contribution statutes.

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Park Curfew

New Castle County parks close at sunset or posted hours under NCC Code Chapter 24 (Parks and Recreation). Delaware State Parks in the county (Brandywine Creek, White Clay Creek, Bellevue, Lums Pond, Fort Delaware) follow Division of Parks rules with hours typically 8 AM to sunset. After-hours presence is criminal trespass under 11 Del.C. §823. Alcohol, camping, and fires without permit are prohibited in most park areas.

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