St. Tammany Parish, LA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Facilities covered
- John Davis Park, Henry Keller Field, Main St. Boat Launch
- Summer hours (Mar-Oct)
- 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Winter hours (Nov-Feb)
- 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- After-hours use
- Requires district permit
- Max penalty
- $100 fine or 10 days jail, § 30-124(g)
Summary
John Davis Park, Henry Keller Field and the Main Street Boat Launch in Recreation District No. 4 close at 8:00 p.m. from March through October and at 6:00 p.m. from November through February, both opening at 5:00 a.m., under a parish ordinance enforced by the sheriff's office.
(a)Hours of operation.(1)All parks and recreational facilities shall be open only during the following hours:a.Between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during the months of March through October;b.Between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the months of November through February.(2)Any person may apply to Recreation District No. 4 for a permit authorizing usage of a park or recreational facility for certain specified hours during the periods the facilities are otherwise closed.(3)Hours of closure shall not apply to parish or district-sponsored events in progress at closing time, and shall be delayed until such time as the event is complete.(4)The parish and Recreation District No. 4 are authorized to close any park or recreational facility for repairs, renovations, construction or other good cause at any time.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 12 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Code of Ordinances § 30-124(a) sets the operating hours for these Recreation District No. during November through February. Anyone wanting to use the park outside those hours can apply to Recreation District No. 4 for a permit authorizing specified extended hours, and the closing hour is automatically pushed back for any parish- or district-sponsored event still in progress at the normal closing time until that event finishes. The parish and the district also retain authority to close a facility entirely at any time for repairs, renovations, construction or other good cause.
The same section layers on conduct rules while the park is open: no glass beverage containers, and no alcoholic beverages besides beer and wine coolers except under a specific permit; dogs must be leashed to no more than six feet; no firearms, weapons or explosives except when specifically authorized; vehicles must stay on designated roads and park only in designated areas; and unlawful assemblies that annoy or disturb others are barred. The section covers only the Recreation District No. 4 facilities named in its title, not every park in the parish.
Violations & Fines
Under § 30-124(g), violating the park's hours or conduct rules is punishable by a fine of not more than $100.00 or imprisonment in the parish jail for not more than ten days, or both, at the court's discretion, except where a more stringent state or parish penalty applies. Enforcement is handled by the parish sheriff's office and Recreation District No. 4 employees under § 30-124(h).
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