Indio, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Standard curfew
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Extended hours
- City Manager may designate
- Emergency closure
- Police Chief, any hours
- Playground rule
- No unaccompanied adults
Summary
Indio parks are off-limits between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless a written permit says otherwise, and the Police Chief can order earlier closures for safety reasons.
Except in accord with a specific written permit provision, no person shall remain, stay, or loiter in any park between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Parking at any park shall be in accordance with § 71.11.
(B) The City Manager may designate extended park hours for any park when the City Manager determines that such extension of hours is consistent with sound use of park resources, will enhance recreational activities in the city, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. The prohibitions contained in subsection (A) of this section shall not apply to any person present in a park during extended park hours designated pursuant to this subsection.
(C) Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, the Police Chief may order any park closed before sunset and after sunrise when he or she determines that activities constituting a threat to public health, safety or welfare have occurred or are occurring in the park and that such closing is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare. At least one sign designating the hours when the park is closed shall be installed prominently in the park. During any time when a park is ordered closed, it is unlawful for any person to remain, stay, or loiter in said park during said period.
(D)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4796010; v13 updated 2026-02-04; through 02-04-2026).
Full Breakdown
Absent a specific written permit provision, no one may remain, stay, or loiter in any Indio park between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The City Manager can designate extended hours for particular parks where it supports recreational use and isn't a safety concern, lifting the standard curfew during those windows. Separately, the Police Chief may order a park closed even earlier, before sunset and after sunrise, if activities threatening public health, safety, or welfare are occurring there, with a sign posted showing the closure hours. Parking follows § 71.11.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful to remain, stay, or loiter in a closed park; enforceable as an infraction under § 96.98 with penalties per § 10.99.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I be in an Indio park after 10 p.m.?
Can the city close a park earlier than 10 p.m.?
Sources & Official References
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