Denton, TX Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Closing time
- 10:00 p.m. daily
- Reopening time
- 6:00 a.m. daily
- Exception
- City-approved or scheduled events
- Citation
- Denton Code of Ordinances § 22-27
Summary
Denton city parks close to the public every night at 10:00 p.m. and stay closed until 6:00 a.m., with no exceptions for after-hours strolling or hanging out.
The city parks shall be closed to the public between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. each day, and it shall be unlawful for any person to enter or be found in city parks between such hours, except for events approved or scheduled by the parks and recreation department or city council.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 37 Update 1 | Development Code: Supplement 27).
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 22-27 of the Denton Code of Ordinances, city parks are closed to the public between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. every day. It is unlawful to enter or be found in a city park during those hours unless you're at an event scheduled or approved by the parks and recreation department or city council. The rule applies city-wide to every park and playground the city maintains, not just flagged locations.
Violations & Fines
Being found in a city park between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. without an approved event is a violation enforceable by Denton police or park rangers as a Class C misdemeanor citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the curfew apply to every city park in Denton?
Sources & Official References
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