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Cherry Hill, NJ Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Hours
Dawn to dusk
Lighted facilities
Close by 10:30 p.m.
Vehicles
Must leave 30 min after sunset
Enforcement
Recreation Dept. and Police
Max penalty
$2,000 fine / 90 days

Summary

Cherry Hill Township parks, playgrounds and recreation areas open at dawn and close at dusk, except lighted facilities, which must close by 10:30 p.m. Anyone in a park after closing is subject to municipal court penalties under the Township's general parks ordinance.

All lands or areas designated as municipal parks, playgrounds and recreation areas in the Township shall be opened from dawn to dusk, except for lighted facilities which will close no later than 10:30 p.m.

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Full Breakdown

m. There is no separate youth curfew tied to parks; the hours apply to everyone regardless of age. 4c bars parking a motor vehicle in park areas from one half hour after sunset until sunrise, except where otherwise permitted, which effectively backs the pedestrian curfew with a vehicle removal requirement. 1, and the Cherry Hill Police Department, which is separately authorized to enforce Chapter 22. Camden County has no role in setting or enforcing these hours; each municipality in New Jersey, including Cherry Hill Township, governs its own parks.

at a lighted field) is in violation of the closing-hours ordinance, not a separate curfew law, and can be cited and removed by a park attendant or police officer.

Violations & Fines

Violating the park-hours ordinance carries the penalty fixed in Section 1-5 of the general code: up to a $2,000 fine, up to 90 days' imprisonment, or up to 90 days of community service, at the Municipal Court judge's discretion, since Section 22-1.1 does not set its own separate fine. Vehicles left in a park after the half-hour-past-sunset cutoff can also be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Cherry Hill Township parks close?
Parks, playgrounds and recreation areas close at dusk under Section 22-1.1, except lighted facilities like ball fields, which the Recreation Department may keep open until 10:30 p.m.
Can I leave my car in a Cherry Hill park lot overnight?
No. Section 22-1.4 bars parking in park areas from one half hour after sunset until sunrise, unless the Recreation Department has specifically permitted it for an event.
Who enforces the park curfew in Cherry Hill Township?
Both Recreation Department park attendants and the Cherry Hill Township Police Department are authorized under Section 22-3.1 to enforce the parks chapter, including the hours provision.

Sources & Official References

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