Fayetteville, NC Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Restricted hours
- 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Code section
- Code of Ordinances § 18-19
- Also covers
- Market House, city-owned museums
- Watershed lakes
- Dawn to dusk only
- Exception
- Permit under § 18-11
Summary
Fayetteville makes it unlawful to sleep, camp, or otherwise stay in a city park, at the Market House, or at a city-owned museum between 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. A parks permit lifts the restriction.
It shall be unlawful for any person to sleep, camp or otherwise stay in a city park, at the Market House, or at City-owned museums overnight, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., unless by permit authorized pursuant to section 18-11.
Full Breakdown
Section 18-19 of Chapter 18 sets the overnight restriction and names three categories of property: city parks, the Market House, and city-owned museums. The only route around it is a permit issued under Section 18-11, which requires an application to the parks and recreation director naming the sponsoring group, the day and hours sought, the park or portion of it, and the expected attendance. City watershed lakes run on a separate rule: Section 18-43 bars the public from any lake except from dawn to dusk. The parks and recreation director designates which properties carry park status, with signage at each entrance.
Violations & Fines
Civil penalty under the council fee schedule plus a misdemeanor fine between $50.00 and $500.00 under Section 18-21. Park rangers, code enforcement, and sworn officers issue citations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hold an event in a park after 11 p.m.?
Do the same hours apply at city lakes?
Sources & Official References
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