Flint, MI Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
- Exception
- Permitted supervised activities
- Riverbank Park
- Open at all times
- Section
- § 33-16.1
Summary
The City of Flint bars anyone from entering or remaining in a public park between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except attendees of a permitted, supervised activity; Riverbank Park stays open around the clock.
No person or persons shall enter into or remain in any public park or ground between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except those persons attending an activity supervised by or being conducted under a permit issued by the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation or the Flint Board of Education. Any permit issued by the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation or the Flint Board of Education shall specify the time at which the activity shall terminate; provided, however, that for those facilities designed for specific activities which are illuminated by special lighting equipment, the hours during which any person or persons shall be prohibited from being on the premises shall begin when the illumination ceases and continue until 6:00 a.m.; provided, further, that nothing herein, shall be construed as limiting the hours of use of Riverbank Park and that the park shall be open at all times. (Ord. 2452, passed 8-12-1974; Ord. 2783, passed 10-27-1980)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2016 Code: Local legislation current through Ordinance 3821, passed 3-1-2012).
Full Breakdown
Section 33-16.1 of the Flint City Code sets a citywide park curfew: no one may enter or remain in a public park or ground between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The only exceptions are people attending a supervised activity under a permit from the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation or the Flint Board of Education, and facilities with special lighting, where the curfew begins when the lights go off rather than at 10:00 p.m. Riverbank Park is carved out entirely and stays open at all hours.
Violations & Fines
Violating the park curfew falls under the Code's general penalty, Section 1-7: a fine of up to $500, up to 90 days in jail, or both, since Section 33-16.1 sets no penalty of its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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