Jackson County, MS Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Pascagoula Parks and Recreation Code §66 closes municipal parks including Beach Park, Lighthouse Park, and Anchor Square from sunset to 6 AM, with gate closures enforced by Pascagoula Police. Ocean Springs Code §56 closes Front Beach Park, East Beach, Marshall Park, and Inner Harbor from 11 PM to 6 AM, with lighted tennis courts at Marshall Park available until 10 PM by reservation. Moss Point's Pelican Landing Park and Riverfront Park close at sunset. Gautier's Shepard State Park (state-operated) follows Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks rules with campground access 24/7 for registered campers but day-use areas closing at sunset. Gulf Islands National Seashore Davis Bayou Area gates close at sunset year-round under 36 CFR §7.12, with overnight camping only at designated sites with reservation. Boat launches at Mary Walker Marina and Ocean Springs Harbor have separate 24/7 access for fishermen with parking fee. After-hours trespassing is enforced under Miss. Code §97-17-93 as misdemeanor trespass. Hurricane evacuation orders close all parks immediately. Fishing piers on the Pascagoula River have extended hours until midnight in summer.