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Fort Wayne, IN Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Open hours
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Enforced by
Parks and Recreation Department
Closure authority
Department or Mayor
Max fine
$2,500 per offense

Summary

Fort Wayne parks and playgrounds close to the public between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., and staying past closing or entering after the park is closed is a code violation.

The parks and playgrounds shall be open to the public from 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. No person, other than employees of the Board or enforcement officers, shall be permitted to remain in public parks except when open as herein specified and for activities as authorized by the Board or its representatives. No person(s) shall enter any park when the park has been closed by order of the Department or the Mayor.

Source: Fort Wayne ParksView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-60: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. G-19-26, passed 7-14-26, and Res. 83-19, passed 12-17-19 State legislation current through Legislative Service, 2025 Acts, Pamphlet No. 3).

Full Breakdown

City Code § 97.15 sets fixed park hours: open 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Only Park Board employees or enforcement officers may remain past that window. No one may enter a park the Parks and Recreation Department or the Mayor has separately ordered closed, even during normal hours. The rule applies to every park and playground the Board of Park Commissioners controls inside city limits.

Violations & Fines

General penalty under § 97.99: up to $2,500 per offense, with each day of a continuing violation a separate offense; vehicle impoundment is also authorized.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I stay in a Fort Wayne park after 11 p.m.?
No. Only Park Board employees and enforcement officers may remain in a city park after the 11 p.m. closing time.
Who can close a Fort Wayne park early?
The Parks and Recreation Department or the Mayor can order a park closed, and entering it while so closed is prohibited even within normal hours.

Sources & Official References

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