Buckeye, AZ Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Default park hours
- Dawn to 10:00 p.m.
- Hours source
- Posted by community services director
- After-hours entry
- Unlawful without a permit
- Closures
- City may close parks anytime
- Location
- Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona
Summary
City parks in Buckeye, Arizona (Maricopa County) are open from dawn until 10 p.m. by default unless the community services director posts different hours; staying after closing without a permit is unlawful.
Unless otherwise established by the community services director, city parks shall be open from dawn until 10 p.m. Opening and closing hours may be temporarily modified by the director or designee.B.Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, a community services facility shall be open in accordance with hours posted at each facility. Opening and closing hours may be temporarily modified by the director or designee.C.It is unlawful for any person, with the exception of city staff performing work duties, to enter upon or remain within a city park or community services facility when not open to the public unless a permit or approval has been granted by the director or designee. (Ord. No. 16-16, § 2(Att.), 9-6-2016)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 22 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Buckeye City Code § 11-2-1 sets the default hours for city parks at dawn to 10 p.m., though the community services director may post different hours for a specific park and can temporarily change opening or closing times. Community services facilities follow whatever hours are posted at each site. Under subsection C, it is unlawful for anyone other than city staff on duty to enter or remain in a city park or community services facility outside posted hours without a director-approved permit. Section 11-2-2 separately lets the city close any park or facility, in whole or part, at any time, and makes it unlawful to stay after closure notice is given.
Violations & Fines
Entering or remaining in a Buckeye park or facility after posted hours, or after a closure notice, without director approval is unlawful under §§ 11-2-1(C) and 11-2-2; city code's general penalty (§ 1-7-1) applies absent a specific fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
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