Bellflower, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Standard closure
- 10 p.m.-6 a.m. (4 parks)
- Plaza closure
- midnight-6 a.m.
- Other parks
- closed 'hours of darkness'
- Exception
- City-scheduled events, written permit
Summary
Bellflower closes its parks overnight on a park-by-park schedule, 10 p.m. at four named parks, midnight at Friendship Square and Town Center Plaza, and dusk-to-dawn at the rest, absent a permit or scheduled event.
Except for a City-scheduled event or as authorized in writing by the City Manager or designee, a person shall not enter, be or remain in any park ... during the hours set forth below: 1. For John S. Simms, T. Mayne Thompson, Ruth R. Caruthers, and Palm Street Parks between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. 2. For Friendship Square and the Town Center Plaza, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. 3. For Byrum Zinn, Constitution, and Riverview Parks, Ruth R. Caruthers Park North, and any other park not named above, during the hours of darkness.
Full Breakdown
City of Bellflower, Los Angeles County, code bars a person from entering or remaining in any City park during set closure hours unless attending a City-scheduled event or holding written City Manager authorization. John S. Simms, T. Mayne Thompson, Ruth R. Caruthers, and Palm Street Parks close 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; Friendship Square and the Town Center Plaza close midnight to 6:00 a.m.; Byrum Zinn, Constitution, and Riverview Parks, Ruth R. Caruthers Park North, and any other unnamed park close during 'hours of darkness,' defined as 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.
Violations & Fines
Entering or remaining in a closed park is a violation under Chapter 1.08: misdemeanor (up to $1,000 fine/6 months jail) or infraction fines of $100-$500 for repeat violations within 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
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