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Broward County, FL Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing section
Broward County Code § 25½-5
Hours
Set locally, posted at each park
Closure authority
Director may close at any time
Scope
County-operated parks only, not municipal
Penalty
Expulsion; F.S. § 125.69

Summary

Broward County parks operate on posted hours, not a fixed curfew: the Parks and Recreation director can close any park or section at any time for safety or public interest, per County Code § 25½-5.

City-specific rules exist: Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, and Miramar have their own park curfew rules that differ from Broward County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Parks will be open as posted, including hours of daily operation. Any section or part of any park may be declared closed to the public at any time or limited to certain users or times as public interest demands, or safety and security indicates, at the discretion of the director or designee.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72 | Administrative Code: Supplement 28).

Full Breakdown

Broward County Code § 25½-5 sets no fixed clock: 'Parks will be open as posted, including hours of daily operation. Any section or part of any park may be declared closed to the public at any time or limited to certain users or times as public interest demands, or safety and security indicates, at the discretion of the director or designee.' This governs county-operated parks run by the Parks and Recreation Division, not the 31 municipalities' own park systems. Violators are punishable under Florida Statutes § 125.69 and expelled from the park per § 25½-9.

Violations & Fines

Violating any park rule under Chapter 25½ is punishable per Florida Statutes § 125.69 and results in expulsion from the park, enforceable by any law enforcement agency with jurisdiction there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Broward County parks close?
There's no fixed countywide closing time: each park posts its own hours, and the Parks and Recreation director can close any park or section early for safety or public interest under § 25½-5.
Do city parks in Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood follow this rule?
No. This chapter covers only Broward County's own parks and preserves, run by its Parks and Recreation Division; each of the 31 municipalities sets hours for its own city parks separately.

Sources & Official References

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Park Curfew in Cities Across Broward County

Fort Lauderdale, FLPembroke Pines, FLHollywood, FLMiramar, FLCoral Springs, FLPompano Beach, FL