Lane County, OR Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew window
- posted daily closing time to opening time
- Violation class
- Class A violation
- Boat exception
- moorage holders/guests may stay overnight
- Enforced by
- Parks Manager or designee, Public Works
- Access after hours
- written Board authorization under LM 18.140
Summary
Lane County closes its parks between the posted daily closing time and opening time, and entering or staying past hours is a Class A violation. Moorage holders and their guests may stay overnight on their own boats, and the Parks Manager can grant written after-hours authorization.
6.450.570 - After Hours. A. No person shall enter or remain in any County Park between the daily closing time and the daily opening time, except duly authorized County employees or agents in the performance of their duties. B. Notwithstanding the provision of LC 6.450.570A moorage holders and/or their guests may remain on their boats after hours. C. Activities otherwise prohibited by LC 6.450.570A and not permitted by LC 6.450.570B are permitted with specific written authorization from the Board or its duly authorized agent, pursuant to LM 18.140. D. Violation of this subsection constitutes a Class A violation.
Full Breakdown
570 bars anyone from entering or remaining in a County Park between its daily closing time and its daily opening time, with an exception only for authorized County employees or agents performing their duties. 320 as County Forest, Public Park or Recreational Area, and gives enforcement authority to the Parks Manager, who runs the Parks Division of the Department of Public Works, or that manager's designee. 570B and may stay aboard their boats overnight even after the gates close. 570C. 578 makes knowingly giving a false name, address or date of birth to that officer a separate Class A violation. 595, set by separate Board order rather than fixed in the code itself.
Violations & Fines
Being in a County Park after closing time, without authorization or a moorage exemption, is a Class A violation under LC 6.450.570D. Interfering with the enforcement officer who responds, refusing to identify yourself when cited, or lying about your name, address or birth date each add a separate Class A violation under LC 6.450.573, 6.450.575 and 6.450.578, so an after-hours contact can produce more than one citation from a single incident.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I'm caught in a Lane County park after closing?
Can I stay overnight on my boat at a Lane County park moorage?
Do park closing times apply countywide at a set hour?
Can I refuse to give my name to a park ranger after hours?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Lane County
Compare Lane County to another location·View the Oregon curfew laws overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.