Bryan, TX Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Closed hours
- 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily
- Signage required
- At least 2 signs per park
- Camping exception
- Designated camping areas exempt
- Penalty basis
- Misdemeanor under Sec. 1-14
Summary
Bryan closes every city park and recreation area to the public nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with posted signs at each entrance marking the closed hours.
Except as otherwise provided herein, all parks and recreation areas shall be closed to the public between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. each day. Except for designated camping areas and exempt events, it shall be unlawful for any person to enter or remain in any park or recreation area during the hours the park or recreation area is closed.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31).
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 86-59, all Bryan parks and recreation areas are off-limits between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. daily; entering or remaining during those hours is unlawful except in designated camping areas or under an exempt event. The parks and recreation department must post at least two legible signs in every park stating the closed hours, plus a sign at each vehicular entrance. The city manager may permit civic or educational gatherings at other hours, and the curfew doesn't apply to peace officers, physicians, ambulance crews, city or utility employees on duty, or travelers passing through on dedicated through-streets.
Violations & Fines
Entering or remaining in a city park during the 11 p.m.–5 a.m. closed period is a misdemeanor punishable under the city's general penalty provision, Sec. 1-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stay in a Bryan park after 11 p.m.?
Does the curfew apply to driving through a park?
Sources & Official References
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