Chester County, PA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Parks open
- Daily at 8:00 AM
- Parks close
- At sunset
- Regional trails
- ½ hour before sunrise to ½ after sunset
- Ordinance
- No. 2025-02 (July 23, 2025)
- Closed
- Christmas Day; alcohol prohibited
Summary
Chester County parks open daily at 8:00 AM and close at sunset. Regional trails open a half-hour before sunrise and close a half-hour after sunset. Being in a county park after closing violates the Parks and Trails Ordinance.
All parks open daily at 8:00 AM and close at sunset. Chester Valley Trail, Struble Trail and Schuylkill River Trail open 1/2 hour before sunrise and close 1/2 hour after sunset.
Full Breakdown
Chester County directly operates its parks and trails and sets their hours by ordinance. Under the current Chester County Parks and Trails Ordinance (No. 2025-02, approved July 23, 2025), all county parks open daily at 8:00 AM and close at sunset year-round, closed only on Christmas Day. The Chester Valley Trail, Struble Trail, and Schuylkill River Trail open one-half hour before sunrise and close one-half hour after sunset. Posted sunset closing times shift with the season, from 5:00 PM in deep winter to 9:00 PM in midsummer. Alcohol is prohibited, and pets must be leashed.
Violations & Fines
Entering or remaining in a county park after closing hours violates the Parks and Trails Ordinance and can result in ejection from the park and a citation with fines set by the ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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