Jefferson County, CO Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Open hours
- 1 hr pre-sunrise to 1 hr post-sunset
- Closed
- 1 hr post-sunset to 1 hr pre-sunrise
- After-hours entry fine
- $100.00
- After-hours parking fine
- $50.00
- Urban park exception
- Crown Hill, Van Bibber, Welchester: 5a-11p
Summary
Jeffco Open Space parks are open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Entering or occupying Open Space Lands during closed hours (unless posted otherwise) is unlawful, with a $100 fine. Three urban parks - Crown Hill, Van Bibber, Welchester - keep extended 5 a.m.-11 p.m. hours.
It shall be unlawful to enter, use or occupy Open Space Lands from one (1) hour after sunset to one (1) hour before sunrise, unless posted otherwise. Fine: $100.00
Full Breakdown
The Jefferson County Parks and Open Space Regulations (Section C.21, Park Hours) make it unlawful to enter, use, or occupy Open Space Lands from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, unless posted otherwise, carrying a $100 fine. Parking a vehicle or trailer on Open Space Lands outside park hours without a valid, posted camping permit is unlawful with a $50 fine (Section C.21.b). Overnight camping is prohibited except by advance permit in designated areas (Section C.22, $100 fine). Three urban parks - Crown Hill, Van Bibber, and Welchester Tree Grant - keep extended hours of 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. rather than the standard sunrise-to-sunset schedule.
Violations & Fines
Entering or occupying Open Space Lands during closed hours is unlawful with a $100 fine; parking a vehicle or trailer outside park hours without a posted camping permit carries a $50 fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
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