Marion County, OR Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- County code
- MCC 9.15.030 (curfew)
- Under 16 curfew
- 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Ages 16-17 curfew
- Midnight to 6:00 a.m.
- Applies in
- Parks and public places
- Parent fine
- Up to $500 / $1,000
Summary
Marion County's curfew ordinance bars minors under 16 from any park or public place between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and minors 16 or 17 between midnight and 6:00 a.m., unless with a parent or engaged in a lawful activity.
No minor under the age of 16 years shall be in or upon any street, highway, park, alley or other public place between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following morning, unless: 1. Such minor is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other person 18 years of age or over...
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 1489, passed April 15, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Unlike sign and lighting rules, the curfew is a genuine Marion County ordinance. Under Marion County Code 9.15.030, no minor under 16 may be in or upon any street, highway, park, alley, or other public place between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and no minor 16 or 17 between midnight and 6:00 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or authorized adult, engaged in a lawful activity requiring their presence, or emancipated. The ordinance is enacted under ORS 203.035 and 419C.680. A law-enforcement officer may take a violating minor into custody. Oregon day-use state parks are separately open dawn to dusk.
Violations & Fines
A parent or guardian who knowingly allows a curfew violation faces a civil fine of up to $500 for a noncontinuing violation and up to $1,000 for a continuing violation. Officers may take a violating minor into custody.
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Sources & Official References
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