Hudson County, NJ Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Park hours across Hudson County vary by jurisdiction. Hudson County Parks Department manages large county parks including Lincoln Park (both Lincoln Park East in JC and West in Jersey City/Kearny), West Hudson Park in Kearny/Harrison, Stephen Gregg Park in Bayonne, James Braddock/North Hudson Park in North Bergen (home of the county's wooded reservoir), and others. County parks under Hudson County Code close at dusk and open at dawn, with seasonal adjustments. Jersey City municipal parks (Van Vorst Park, Hamilton Park, Riverview-Fisk Park, Berry Lane Park, Pershing Field) typically close at 10 PM and open at 6 AM or dawn. Hoboken parks (Pier A, Pier C, Church Square Park, Columbus Park) close at 10 PM. Liberty State Park — the flagship 1,200-acre waterfront park managed by NJ DEP State Park Service — operates dawn-to-dusk year-round with occasional extended hours for permitted events. After-hours access is enforced by Hudson County Police, local municipal police, and Park Police at Liberty State Park. Camping, overnight vehicle parking, and unauthorized events in parks are prohibited. Fishing piers and some waterfront walkways may have extended hours for licensed anglers.