Santa Clara County, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

County park hours in unincorporated Santa Clara County are set by the County Department of Parks and Recreation and the County Ordinance Code's park regulations in Division B14 (Parks and Recreation). County parks are generally open from 8:00 a.m. to sunset, and are closed to non-campers from sunset to 8:00 a.m. At gated parks such as Joseph D. Grant, Sanborn and Uvas Canyon, entrance gates are locked at sunset. Division B14, Chapter I, Article 4 (Park Hours) governs operating hours, and Section B14-14.3 (Entering; remaining after hours) prohibits entering or remaining in a County park after closing hours except for registered campers and authorized uses. Registered campers are subject to additional rules, including quiet hours and camping-duration limits: during peak season (March 1 to September 30) no person may camp in a single park more than 14 cumulative days, and outside peak season the 14-day maximum applies within any 45-day period, per Section B14-44.2. Other park regulations in Division B14 cover pets, helmets, resource protection and prohibited activities. Park curfew and after-hours rules are distinct from the Zoning Ordinance; they are enforced by County Parks rangers and peace officers under the County Ordinance Code. Specific opening and closing times can vary by park and season, so visitors should check the posted hours at each park.