Green Bay, WI Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Park hours
- closed 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
- Ken Euers, summer
- closed 8 p.m.-6 a.m.
- Ken Euers, winter
- closed 5 p.m.-6 a.m.
- Enforcement
- ejection under § 28-4(j)
Summary
City parks close nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. under Green Bay's park-conduct ordinance, with longer closures at Ken Euers Natural Area, unless attending an approved Parks Department activity.
(k)Parks closed at night. No person shall loiter, idle, or remain in a City park between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless they are attending a Park Department City-sponsored or -approved activity.(1)Hours for Ken Euers Natural Area. This section shall apply to Ken Euers Natural Area as follows:a.From May 1 to October 31, Ken Euers Natural Area shall be closed between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.b.From November 1 to April 30, Ken Euers Natural Area shall be closed between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.(l)Smoking. Smoking is prohibited as follows:(1)In all City park shelters and facilities and within ten feet of such shelters and facilities.(2)At the following locations at Bay Beach Amusement Park:a.On any amusement ride or attraction;b.In the pavilion, train depot, any concession stand, or ticket booth; andc.The paved areas surrounding said amusement rides and attractions, ticket booths, and concession stands.(3)At all locations at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.(m)Occupancy of City Deck. No person shall obstruct or cause to be obstructed in any manner any portion of City Deck except for an emergency without first obtaining a permit from the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry or a designated representative. Any portion of City Deck that is obstructed by such permit shall be delineated, if required, in accordance with this Code. Such permit shall be immediately revoked by the Director for noncompliance.
Full Breakdown
Section 28-4(k) bars loitering, idling, or remaining in any City park between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless attending a City-sponsored or -approved Park Department activity. Ken Euers Natural Area closes even earlier: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. from May through October, and 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. from November through April. The rule sits inside the broader parks-conduct section that also covers traffic, alcohol, animals, and vendor sales.
Violations & Fines
Anyone in a park after closing can be ejected from all City parks for a set period under Section 28-4(j); re-entering during that ejection is a separate offense, and general code violations otherwise carry the Section 1-6 forfeiture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stay in a Green Bay park past 10 p.m. for a permitted event?
Are Ken Euers Natural Area hours different?
Sources & Official References
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