Collier County, FL Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing code
- Code of Laws Sec. 98-59 (hours)
- Hours set by
- Parks and Recreation director
- Posting
- Hours posted at each park
- Typical hours
- Sunrise to sunset
- After-hours entry
- Prohibited (Sec. 98-58)
Summary
Collier County parks are open every day of the year during hours set by the Parks and Recreation director, and each park's opening and closing times are posted on-site. Being in a county park or beach access outside posted hours is prohibited and enforced under the parks ordinance.
Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, county parks shall be open to the public every day of the year during hours designated by the director of the parks and recreation department. The pending and closing hours for each individual park shall be posted therein for public information.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 126 | Land Development Code: Supplement 33).
Full Breakdown
Code of Laws Section 98-59 states that, except for emergencies, county parks are open to the public every day of the year during hours designated by the director of Parks and Recreation, and each park's opening and closing hours must be posted for public information. Most Collier County beaches and parks are posted as open from sunrise to sunset. Section 98-58 lists prohibited acts, including remaining after posted hours, and Chapter 246 gives park rangers enforcement authority. Because hours are posted per park rather than fixed in the code, always check the sign at the specific park or beach access. City parks in Naples and Marco Island set their own hours.
Violations & Fines
Remaining in a county park after posted hours is a prohibited act under Section 98-58, enforceable as a county-ordinance violation (typically a misdemeanor-level penalty) by park rangers and the sheriff.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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