Idaho Falls, ID Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Idaho Falls adopted a park curfew through a 2022 amendment to its parks ordinance, located in Title 8, Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code. Public parks, park amenities, and city cemeteries are closed to the public between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. It is a misdemeanor for anyone to be present in a public park, park amenity, or cemetery when it is closed, unless they qualify for an exception. The ordinance lists specific exceptions for the closed hours: driving a vehicle on an interior public park roadway that provides direct access to the person's residence; actively traveling on a designated bicycle and pedestrian pathway; and attending an authorized, permitted event during the hours the parks are closed. The same ordinance addresses crowding and monopolization of facilities by setting a two-hour limit on unreserved park shelters and amenities used on a first-come, first-served basis, while reserved spaces are limited to the approved reservation period. The city framed the curfew as a way to promote public safety, reduce vandalism, and improve quality of life for nearby residents. Cemeteries covered include the city's Rose Hill and Fielding Memorial cemeteries. Park users planning early-morning or late-night activity should confirm whether their use falls within an exception or requires a permit.