Hanford, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Civic Park (May-Sep)
- Closes 9pm, opens 7am
- Civic Park (Oct-Apr)
- Closes 8pm, opens 7am
- Other city parks
- Closed 10pm-6am year-round
- Exception
- City night-use permit holders
Summary
Hanford closes Civic Park, the Skate Park, and every other city park overnight, with seasonal hours and an exception for permitted night events, under Municipal Code § 12.16.020.
It is unlawful for any person to enter, loiter, or remain in Civic Park between nine p.m. and seven a.m. on any day during the period May 1st through September 30th of each year. It is unlawful for any person to enter, loiter, or remain in Civic Park between eight p.m. and seven a.m. on any day during the period October 1st through April 30th of each year. This subsection shall not apply to organizations or groups which first obtain a permit from the city for night use of Civic Park or other facility in the park...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4873707; v4 updated 2026-03-17).
Full Breakdown
Hanford Municipal Code § 12.16.020 makes it unlawful to enter, loiter, or remain in Civic Park between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. from May through September, and between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. from October through April. The City Skate Park closes at 9 p.m. May through August and 8 p.m. the rest of the year, always reopening at 7 a.m. Every other city park and recreational facility closes between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. year-round. Organizations that first obtain a city permit for night use, or that are part of a city-approved event, are exempt from the closure.
Violations & Fines
Being in a closed park after curfew is an infraction punishable by a $50 fine, or a higher amount set by council resolution, under § 12.16.080.
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