Winston-Salem parks are open 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and it is unlawful to be in a public park after closing without permission. A citywide youth-protection curfew also bars anyone 17 and under from public places, including parks, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks sets park hours at 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; city code makes it unlawful to be on the premises of a public park or city recreation facility after it has closed unless you are a city employee on duty or have written permission. Separately, the city's Youth Protection Ordinance (a pilot running through October 12, 2026) prohibits juveniles 17 and under from being in public places — including streets, parking lots, playgrounds and parks — from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily. Exceptions include being with a parent or guardian, traveling to/from work, responding to an emergency, or attending a supervised school, religious, or recreational activity. Parent-directed errands are allowed only until 10:30 p.m.
Being in a closed park is a code violation. Under the youth curfew, police primarily take juveniles home and issue warnings; a supervising adult may face a fine up to $500 or misdemeanor charges, and repeat juveniles may be referred
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