Garland, TX Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Default hours
- 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (§25.15(A))
- Athletic complexes
- Open until midnight (§25.15(E))
- Windsurf Bay Park
- Closed Fri noon to Mon 6 a.m.
- Emergency closures
- Ordered by Police/Fire Director
- Extended hours
- Requires a Parks Director permit
- Penalty
- Criminal offense (§25.15(C))
Summary
Garland parks close at 10 p.m. and reopen at 6 a.m. under §25.15, with nine athletic complexes staying open until midnight and Windsurf Bay Park running on its own weekday-only schedule. Anyone who remains on park property after closing, absent a permit or posted extension, commits an offense enforceable by Garland Police and Fire.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (B), (D), or (E) of this section, or anywhere else in the City's Code of Ordinances or other law, parks shall be open to the public from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. ... (C) A person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on park property or portions thereof when the park is closed.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4862189; v40 updated 2026-05-19).
Full Breakdown
except as the section itself provides. Subsection (C) makes it an offense to enter or remain on park property while it is closed. Two defenses exist under subsection (D): a person is not guilty if attending an event under a permit that extended park hours, issued by the Parks and Recreation Director, or if the City posted a sign at the park extending hours and the person stayed within the posted extended time. m. m. Monday, and closed on local, state and federal holidays plus the two days before and after each one.
Subsection (B) additionally lets the Director of Police or Fire order any park temporarily closed, with City Manager sign-off, to protect public health, safety or welfare, and that closure controls over the normal hours. "Notice" of any closure can be oral or written from an officer or authorized City employee, or a conspicuously posted sign.
Violations & Fines
Entering or remaining in a City park during closed hours is a criminal offense under §25.15(C), and at Windsurf Bay Park under §25.15(F)(5); officers give notice of closure orally, in writing, or via posted signage before citing a violator, and the defenses in §25.15(D) apply only outside a public-safety closure ordered under subsection (B).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do Garland's parks close?
Is Windsurf Bay Park on the same schedule as other Garland parks?
Can I stay in a Garland park past 10 p.m. for a scheduled event?
Can the City close a park early for safety reasons?
Sources & Official References
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