Jackson County, MO Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Quiet hours
- 10 PM to 6 AM
- Closure method
- Posted signs, Director's discretion
- Max fine
- $1,000
- Max jail
- 1 year county detention
- Applies to
- County-owned parks only
Summary
Jackson County parks require quiet between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and the Parks + Rec Director may close any park or portion of one at any time simply by posting signs. Kansas City runs its own separate parks system.
Quiet shall be maintained between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in all park areas. (Ord. 1447, Eff. 07/11/86)
5010.1 Park Closings.
Any county park, or portion of any county park, may be closed to the public entirely
or closed for certain uses for a period of time as determined by the Director, simply
by the posting of signs to that effect or by other means which make it obvious that
the County park or portion thereof is closed to the public entirely or closed for
certain uses. During the period of time when a County park is closed, no person
shall enter or occupy any such park or portion of such park contrary to the posted
regulations. (Ord. 1447, Eff. 07/11/86; Ord. 1692, Eff. 10/25/88)
5011. Sales and Concessions. Sales or advertisement of merchandise or other goods or services for sale or hire, in or on any Jackson County park, facility, land, or water is prohibited, except by written permission of the Director or under license otherwise provided for by this chapter. (Ord. 1447, Eff. 07/11/86; Ord. 1692, Eff. 10/25/88, Ord. 5610, Eff. 4/18/22)
Full Breakdown
Jackson County Code Section 5010 sets quiet hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in all park areas, and Section 5010.1 lets the Parks + Rec Director close any county park, or part of one, entirely or for certain uses, by posting signs or other obvious notice; entering a closed area afterward is prohibited. Section 5093 punishes violations of the chapter by a fine up to $1,000, up to one year in the county detention center, or both, with each violation a separate offense. This applies only to the Jackson County Park System, not to Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Raytown or Grandview parks, which have their own codes.
Violations & Fines
Entering or remaining in a park or area after posted closure, or violating quiet hours, is a chapter violation: fine up to $1,000, up to one year in county detention, or both; each violation is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Jackson County parks closed at a set time every night?
Does this rule cover parks inside Kansas City?
Sources & Official References
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