Delaware County, PA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- County park hours
- Dawn to dusk
- After-hours entry
- Prohibited without authorization
- Exception
- By permit only
- Max fine
- $300 (summary offense)
- Enforced by
- County Park Police
Summary
Delaware County parks are open to the public only from dawn to dusk (exception by permit only). No one may remain in a county park after hours unless authorized by the Parks and Recreation Department. Violations are summary offenses fined up to $300.
All Parks are open to the public from dawn to dusk (exception by permit only). ... No person shall be permitted within the Park after hours, except as authorized by the County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Full Breakdown
Delaware County Ordinance No. 2023-2 (Chapter 141 of the County Code) sets the hours for all county parks, including Rose Tree, Smedley, Glen Providence, and Upland. Section 141-1 provides that all parks are open dawn to dusk, that a park may be closed at the Park Director's discretion for weather or hazards, and that no person may remain after hours without authorization. Vehicles may not be parked on park property after sunset except where designated. This is the genuine countywide curfew rule; note that municipal parks and any teen/juvenile curfews are set separately by each borough or township, not the county.
Violations & Fines
Under 16 P.S. §2510(b), violations of the park rules are summary offenses punishable by a fine of up to $300, plus prosecution costs; Park Police enforce.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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