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Hamilton County, IN Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

State curfew (age 15-17 weeknights)
After 11 p.m.
State curfew (age 15-17 weekends)
1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Under 15 curfew
11 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily
Statute
IC 31-37-3
Park hours set by
City or county operator

Summary

Park hours are set by whichever city or the county operates the park, but Indiana's statewide juvenile curfew (IC 31-37-3) applies everywhere. Teens 15 to 17 may not be in a public place after 11 p.m. on weeknights or between 1 and 5 a.m. on weekends.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

It is a curfew violation for a child fifteen (15), sixteen (16), or seventeen (17) years of age to be in a public place: (1) between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday; (2) after 11 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday; or (3) before 5 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

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Full Breakdown

Hamilton County and its cities each run their own parks and post their own closing hours, so a park's specific curfew depends on whether Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, or the county operates it. Layered on top is Indiana's statewide juvenile curfew, IC 31-37-3, which applies in every public place, including parks. Under IC 31-37-3-2, a child 15, 16, or 17 commits a curfew violation by being in a public place between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Saturday or Sunday, after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, or before 5 a.m. Monday through Friday. Under IC 31-37-3-3, a child under 15 violates curfew by being in a public place after 11 p.m. or before 5 a.m. any day.

Violations & Fines

A juvenile curfew violation is a status offense handled by the juvenile court; police may take a violating minor into custody. Being in a closed park after posted hours is separately enforced by city or county park rules and police.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the curfew for teens in Hamilton County?
Indiana's statewide curfew applies: 15-to-17-year-olds cannot be in a public place after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, or between 1 and 5 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Under-15s cannot be out 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. any day.
When do Hamilton County parks close?
Park hours vary by operator: Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and the county each post their own closing times. Regardless of posted hours, the state juvenile curfew still applies to minors in any park.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Hamilton County

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