Haverford, PA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

The Park Ordinance in Article I of Chapter 126 covers all parks and playgrounds owned, used or leased by the Township, including those jointly used with others. Section 126-2 sets the window from 7:00 a.m. to dusk. The code prints dusk without a clock time, so the closing moment is set by nightfall rather than a posted hour.

Two exceptions are written into the same sentence. A person can be in a park or playground after dusk if a permit for overnight camping has been obtained, or if the park or playground has adequate functioning lighting facilities. Overnight camping is on the list in § 126-5 of activities prohibited in a park unless a permit is first obtained from the Township Secretary. Special permits under § 126-9 are issued by the Township Secretary on written application made at least 24 hours before use, and permit fees are fixed by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.

Park hours also control vehicles. Section 126-3H makes it unlawful to park a motor vehicle in any Township park at any time other than during park hours, and no person can occupy a parked motor vehicle after dark except with the interior lights turned on. Section 126-3 adds that no intoxicated person is permitted in a park and that no conduct that annoys others is allowed.

Section 126-7 assigns enforcement to the Police Department, which exercises general supervision over persons and property in all parks. Section 126-8 lets the Committee on Parks exclude any person who is not a resident of the Township.