Augusta-Richmond County, GA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew time
- 11:00 p.m. nightly
- Enforcing agency
- Richmond County Sheriff's Department
- Maximum penalty
- $1,000 fine, 60 days jail
- Code section
- Sec. 1-5-49, Title 1, Ch. 5
- Excluded cities
- Blythe and Hephzibah (separate codes)
Summary
Augusta-Richmond County closes all public parks at 11:00 p.m., and it's unlawful to remain in any park after that hour; the Sheriff's Department is responsible for clearing parks nightly.
It shall be unlawful for any person to remain in any park after 11:00 p.m. It shall be the duty of the Sheriff's Department to clear all parks by 11:00 p.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Recodification).
Full Breakdown
Section 1-5-49 of the Augusta-Richmond County Code makes it unlawful for anyone to remain in any park after 11:00 p.m., and assigns the Sheriff's Department the duty of clearing all parks by that hour. The rule sits in Title 1, Chapter 5, Article 3 (Parks), alongside other park-conduct rules like the 6 mph driveway speed limit and bans on horseback riding or motorcycles absent posted permission. No exception is written in for special events; the curfew applies countywide to Augusta-Richmond County parks, though Blythe and Hephzibah operate under their own municipal codes.
Violations & Fines
Violating the park curfew is punishable under Section 1-6-1: a fine up to $1,000, up to 60 days imprisonment, or both, at the judge's discretion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do Augusta-Richmond County parks close?
Does the park curfew apply in Blythe or Hephzibah?
Is there a permit for staying in a park past 11 p.m.?
Sources & Official References
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