Jacksonville, FL Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Standard hours
- Sunrise to sunset daily
- Governing section
- Ordinance Code Sec. 28.705(a)
- Offense class
- Class C offense (Sec. 28.703(b))
- Director's discretion
- Can extend, limit, or post different hours
- Also covers
- Beaches, docks, and marinas
Summary
Jacksonville parks close at sunset and reopen at sunrise; being in a closed park after hours is a criminal offense.
The parks and other recreational facilities shall normally be open daily to the public from sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted; provided however, the Director may extend or limit the times herein specified. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than authorized personnel, to go upon or remain in any park or other recreational facility at any time the same is closed to the public.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Under Ordinance Code Sec. 28.705(a), city parks and recreational facilities are open daily from sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted, and the Director of Recreation and Parks can extend or shorten those hours. Entering or remaining in a park after closing is unlawful for anyone other than authorized personnel. The same sunrise-to-sunset rule applies to city beaches under Sec. 28.705(b), and the Director can additionally close any park, beach, dock, or marina at any time under Sec. 28.706. Violations are enforced as Class C offenses under Sec. 28.703(b), with police, part-time, or auxiliary law enforcement officers authorized to enforce park rules.
Violations & Fines
Class C offense for remaining in a closed park; administrative fines up to $100 per violation for other posted rule breaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I be in a Jacksonville park after sunset?
Are all Jacksonville parks on the same schedule?
Sources & Official References
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