Fishers, IN Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Applies to
- All city parks
- Fine
- $20, $40 if unpaid in 30 days
- Exceptions
- City-sponsored events, S.P.O.R.T.S. activities
- Governing section
- Fishers City Code § 96.16(D)(17)
Summary
Fishers closes every city park to the public between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless the Parks Department posts and permits otherwise, and being present after hours without authorization is a citable offense.
(17) Park hours. All parks shall be closed to the general public between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. except as otherwise posted and permitted by the Department. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to be present in a park during the above stated hours or at other times as posted. Exceptions: Persons who are participating in or associated with a Department of Parks and Recreation/city sponsored or approved program or event and S.P.O.R.T.S. sanctioned activities. (Ord. 051506A, passed 6-19-06; Am. Res. R091806A, passed 9-18-06; Am. Ord. 121613C, passed 12-16-13; Am. Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14; Am. Ord. 111918D, passed 11-19-18) Penalty, see § 96.99 **** ATHLETIC FIELDS ****
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 051826E, passed 5-18-26; and Resolution No. R051826C, passed 5-18-26; and State legislation current through Indiana Legislative Service, 2026 Acts, Pamphlet #1).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 96.16(D)(17) sets a citywide park curfew: 'All parks shall be closed to the general public between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. except as otherwise posted and permitted by the Department.' Being present in a Fishers park during those hours without authorization is unlawful unless posted signage says otherwise. The section carves out two exceptions: people taking part in a Department of Parks and Recreation/city-sponsored or approved program or event, and S.P.O.R.T.S.-sanctioned youth sports activities. Fishers Police or Parks and Recreation staff can cite violators under the Chapter 96 fine schedule.
Violations & Fines
Being in a Fishers park after 10 p.m. or before 6 a.m. without a posted exception or Department authorization draws a $20 fine, rising to $40 if unpaid within 30 days, under the fine table keyed to § 96.16.
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