Auburn, WA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Auburn City Code section 2.22.220 sets the operating hours for Auburn parks: unless otherwise posted at a specific facility, parks open one-half hour before sunrise and close one-half hour after sunset. Any person entering or remaining in a closed park outside of these hours is subject to prosecution for criminal trespass under Auburn ACC 9.96.900 and under Chapter 9A.52 RCW, which can be a gross misdemeanor depending on circumstances. Certain Auburn parks have posted hours that differ from the default - for example, lighted sports fields or tennis courts may stay open until 10:00 PM for organized league play, and Les Gove Park or the Auburn Community Center parking area may operate on posted schedules tied to programmed events. Overnight camping is prohibited in all Auburn parks except where specifically permitted by special event permit issued by the Parks, Arts, and Recreation department. Off-leash dog hours are limited to posted times at designated off-leash areas; general park rules (ACC Chapter 2.22) require dogs on leash elsewhere. Alcohol is prohibited in parks without a special event permit. Auburn Police patrol parks after hours; Parks Department staff lock gates at larger parks and may request police assistance for violators. Contact Auburn Parks at 253-931-3043 for special event applications that allow after-hours use.