Boise, ID Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset, every day
- After hours
- Entry/stay banned except transit or permit
- Who sets exceptions
- Mayor by proclamation, Director for closures
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor: up to $1,000 and/or 6 months
Summary
Boise city parks are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Entering or remaining in a park after closing is banned, except for permitted events or simply passing through.
Hours Of Operation: Parks shall be open to the public every day of the year from sunrise to sunset. Visitors and vehicles shall be excluded during the hours of closure except when authorized by permit, where hours are otherwise posted, or for transit through a park. The Mayor shall have the authority to change the hours of any park by proclamation and the publication of that proclamation in the official newspaper of Boise City.
B. Closed Areas: Any section or part of any park may be declared closed to the public by the Director at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regularly and stated intervals (daily or otherwise) and either entirely or merely for certain uses, as the Director shall find reasonably necessary.
C. Effect Of A Permit: Permittees shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable ordinances as fully as though the same were explicitly stated in said permit. The person or persons to whom a permit is issued shall be liable for any loss, damage or injuries sustained by any person or property by reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom such permit shall have been issued. The Director, or a duly authorized representative, shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance, or upon good cause. (Ord. 44-18, 9-25-2018) 7-7A-12: ENFORCEMENT:
A. Officials: Except where otherwise provided herein, police officers
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-31: Code current through: Ord. 20-26, passed 6-9-2026).
Full Breakdown
Boise City Code § 7-7A-11 sets park hours at sunrise to sunset every day of the year, and the Mayor can change hours for a specific park by proclamation published in the official newspaper. Under § 7-7A-7(D), no one may enter or remain in a park during closed hours except to transit through it or under a permit. The Parks and Recreation Director may also close all or part of any park at other times. Violating either provision is a misdemeanor under § 7-7A-13.
Violations & Fines
Being in a Boise park during closed hours without a permit is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $1,000 fine, up to six months in jail, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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