Fairfax, VA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Fairfax City operates its park system under authority of VA Code Title 15.2 and local ordinance. Standard hours for passive parks (trails, picnic areas, playgrounds) run from dawn to dusk, with exact posted hours varying seasonally. Facilities with lighting, such as lighted tennis courts, athletic fields, and the Van Dyck Park performance area, may remain open later when programmed, typically until 10 or 11 PM, and close at that posted time. Permitted events such as concerts, tournaments, and community rentals can extend hours on a case-by-case basis under a special use permit from Parks and Recreation. Entering a park or facility after posted closing is a violation of the city park ordinance and may be treated as trespassing under VA Code §18.2-119. Park rangers and Fairfax City Police enforce through warnings and citations. Motor vehicles must stay in designated lots and parking is not permitted in lots after park hours. Alcohol is generally prohibited except by specific permitted event. Dogs must be leashed in all city parks except inside fenced dog-park areas. Closed parks are commonly used by residents for after-hours loitering, noise complaints, or underage drinking, which are separately enforceable offenses.