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Pitt County, NC Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing instrument
Parks & Facilities Ordinance No. 4
After-hours rule
Unlawful to use grounds when closed
Hours source
Posted on-site, varies by season
Vehicle limit
No overnight or 12+ hour parking
Ballfield hours
Mon-Fri 4-9pm, weekends 9am-9pm
Enforcement
Cultural Arts & Recreation staff may eject
Adopted
January 13, 2025

Summary

Pitt County's Parks & Facilities Ordinance makes it unlawful to use or trespass on Cultural Arts & Recreation property once it is closed to the public. Opening and closing times are posted on-site at each park rather than fixed by ordinance, and Cultural Arts & Recreation staff can eject anyone violating the rule.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Pitt County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

It will be unlawful for any person visiting property managed by Cultural Arts & Recreation to: 1. Use or trespass on the recreation facilities when closed to the public. 2. Permit a vehicle to be left unattended for more than 12 hours or overnight. ... Section 3. Recreation Activities A. The normal opening and closing hours for the park shall be posted on-site. Days and hours of park operations will be dependent upon weather conditions and Daylight Savings time.

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Full Breakdown

Ordinance No. 4, the Pitt County Cultural Arts & Recreation Parks & Facilities Ordinance, governs Alice F. Keene District Park, the Pitt County Office Park Recreation Complex, Lake Glenwood Park and any other outdoor recreation space the department manages. Section 2(A)(1) lists as unlawful conduct to "use or trespass on the recreation facilities when closed to the public," the operative after-hours rule for these county parks. " The ordinance backs the closing-hour rule with a related overnight-vehicle restriction in Section 2(A)(2), which bars anyone from permitting "a vehicle to be left unattended for more than 12 hours or overnight," reinforcing that the grounds are not meant to be occupied after closing. based on staffing, subject to Cultural Arts & Recreation programming, inclement weather, and holidays. "

Violations & Fines

Being on county park property after posted closing time is unlawful trespass under Section 2(A)(1). The Cultural Arts & Recreation Director or any park staff member may eject a violator on the spot under Section 5's enforcement authority. Leaving a vehicle unattended overnight or more than 12 hours (Section 2(A)(2)) is a separate violation often cited alongside after-hours presence. The ordinance text made available does not list a fixed dollar fine; ejection and denial of future facility use are the stated remedies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Pitt County parks close?
There is no single countywide closing time written into the ordinance. Section 3(A) requires each park's normal opening and closing hours to be posted on-site, and the county notes the schedule shifts with the season and Daylight Saving Time, so visitors need to check the signage at Alice F. Keene District Park, the Office Park Recreation Complex, or Lake Glenwood Park directly.
Can I get in trouble for being in a Pitt County park after hours?
Yes. Section 2(A)(1) of the Parks & Facilities Ordinance makes it unlawful to use or trespass on the recreation facilities once they are closed to the public. Cultural Arts & Recreation staff have express authority under Section 5 to eject anyone found violating the ordinance, including after-hours presence.
Can I leave my car parked in a Pitt County park overnight?
No. Section 2(A)(2) separately prohibits permitting a vehicle to sit unattended in the park for more than 12 hours or overnight, a rule that works alongside the closing-hours provision to keep the grounds clear once the park shuts down for the day.
What are the hours for the softball and baseball fields?
Section 3(B) sets reservable hours of 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekends, based on availability and staffing. Cultural Arts & Recreation Department programming, inclement weather, and holidays can override these windows.

Sources & Official References

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