Pierce County, WA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing code
- PCC Chapter 14.08
- Gated parks
- Posted hours
- Other areas close
- 1/2 hr after sunset
- Typical open
- 1/2 hr before sunrise
Summary
Under the Pierce County Park Code (Chapter 14.08), gated parks follow posted hours and, in other areas, no person may be present or park a vehicle more than one-half hour after legal sunset without a permit.
In other areas, no person shall be present nor shall vehicles be allowed to remain parked one-half hour after legal sunset without a permit.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-515, and legislation passed through May 26, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Pierce County Parks operate under Chapter 14.08 of the Pierce County Code. In parks and on trails controlled by gates, normal park hours are as posted, and no person may remain after posted hours except for prearranged special group activities or authorized concessions. In other areas, no person may be present and no vehicle may remain parked more than one-half hour after legal sunset without a permit. Many Pierce County parks, such as Chambers Creek Regional Park, open one-half hour before sunrise and close one-half hour after sunset. The Parks Director or designee may issue a permit for park use during closed hours, and Park Code violations can result in ejection from the park system.
Violations & Fines
Remaining in a park after posted hours or more than one-half hour past legal sunset without a permit can result in immediate ejection from the park system and a Park Code civil infraction.
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