Fontana, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily
- Applies to
- Any publicly maintained park
- Exception
- City-approved or city-sponsored activities only
- Penalty basis
- General Code penalty, Sec. 1-7
- Contrast
- Skate parks carry a separate $150 fine, Sec. 19-6(f)
Summary
Fontana parks close to the public between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. under Sec. 19-5; anyone who enters, loiters or remains during those hours is violating the code unless they're taking part in an activity the city approved or sponsored. Police can cite trespassers on the spot.
No person shall enter, loiter or remain in any park at any time between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day, unless the person is a participant in an activity approved or sponsored by the city.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 64 | Zoning and Development Code: Supplement 17).
Full Breakdown
the following day (Sec. 19-5); simply entering, loitering or remaining inside the gates during that window is a violation on its own, with no need to prove any other misconduct. The only exception is for a participant in an activity the city has approved or sponsored, which in practice means an event holding a special permit under Sec. 19-3 can lawfully keep people in the park past closing. The curfew sits alongside a longer list of park rules in Sec. 19-1, banning campfires outside designated stoves and barbecues, alcohol without authorization, vehicles over five miles per hour, and using sound amplifiers audible 150 feet or more without a permit, but Sec.
19-5's closing time is a standalone provision that applies regardless of what activity, if any, is underway. Unlike the city's skate parks, where Sec. 19-6(f) sets an explicit $150 infraction fine, Chapter 19 sets no dedicated dollar penalty for a curfew violation, so enforcement falls back on the citywide general penalty in Sec. 1-7.
Violations & Fines
Being in a park after closing defaults to the citywide general penalty, Sec. 1-7: an infraction punishable by up to $500, or a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 and six months in jail, at the city attorney's or district attorney's discretion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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