Albuquerque, NM Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Default hours
- 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. daily
- Applies to
- every City of Albuquerque park
- Override
- posted hours can differ per park
- Exceptions
- Mayor authorization, maintenance, enforcement
- Penalty
- general code violation, § 1-1-99
Summary
Albuquerque parks are open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Staying in a park after closing without authorization is a code violation, enforced under the Parks and Recreation Department's operating policy.
(A) Hours. Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks shall be open to the public every day of the year from 6:00 a.m. until 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted. No person shall remain in, occupy, or use any park in the City that is closed to public use unless that person has been authorized to be present by the Mayor or unless that person is present to enforce this ordinance or other laws or ordinances or to irrigate park lands or service and maintain facilities.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-95: Current through Ordinance 2026-010, passed 4-6-2026).
Full Breakdown
City Code sets a citywide default: every Albuquerque park is open to the public from 6:00 a.m. until 10 p.m. every day of the year, unless a park has different posted hours. Once a park is closed, no one may remain in, occupy, or use it unless authorized by the Mayor, or present to enforce the ordinance, irrigate park lands, or service and maintain facilities. Camping in a park after regular operating hours is separately barred.
Violations & Fines
Remaining in, occupying, or using a closed park without Mayor authorization violates § 10-1-1-10 and draws the general penalty under § 1-1-99.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stay in an Albuquerque park after 10 p.m.?
Is overnight camping allowed in Albuquerque parks?
Sources & Official References
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