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Anderson, IN Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Local park-hours ordinance
Not published online
Hours authority
Anderson Park Board
Ages 15-17 curfew
11 p.m.-5 a.m. weeknights
Under 15 curfew
11 p.m.-5 a.m. daily
State statute
IC 31-37-3

Summary

Anderson does not publish a separate park-hours ordinance online; posted hours are set by the Parks & Recreation Board per site. The enforceable statewide backstop is Indiana's juvenile curfew (IC 31-37-3), which bars minors from public places, including parks, during set overnight hours.

It is a curfew violation for a child fifteen (15), sixteen (16), or seventeen (17) years of age to be in a public place: (1) between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday; (2) after 11 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday; or (3) before 5 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

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Full Breakdown

Anderson's parks are managed by the Park Board and Parks & Recreation Department, which set posted operating hours facility-by-facility rather than through a single published curfew ordinance. For minors, Indiana's statewide curfew applies in any public place, including city parks. Under IC 31-37-3-2, it is a curfew violation for a child 15 through 17 to be in a public place between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Saturday or Sunday, after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, or before 5 a.m. weekdays. Under IC 31-37-3-3, a child under 15 may not be in a public place after 11 p.m. or before 5 a.m. any day.

Violations & Fines

Curfew violations are handled under juvenile law; officers may take a minor into custody after a reasonable determination. Being in a closed park after posted hours can also draw a trespass warning or citation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Anderson city parks close?
Anderson posts operating hours per park through the Parks & Recreation Board rather than a single published ordinance; check posted signs or call Parks & Rec at 765-648-6858.
Is there a curfew for teens in Anderson parks?
Yes, via Indiana's statewide curfew. Minors under 15 must be out of public places by 11 p.m.; those 15-17 by 11 p.m. on weeknights and by 1 a.m. on weekends.

Sources & Official References

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