Riverside County, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Citation
- RivCo Code Sec. 12.28.010(B)(15)
- First offense fine
- $50 to $100
- Repeat offense
- Misdemeanor, up to 6 months jail
- Enforced by
- Sheriff's dept & district general manager
- Applies to
- Unincorporated county parks & open-space areas
Summary
County parks and open-space areas close at posted hours; being present before opening or after the posted closing time is a violation, punishable by fine, under Riverside County Code Section 12.28.010.
To be present before or after the posted closing time, except when lawfully in attendance at an event approved by the county or district or as a paid camper;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 84 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Riverside County Code Section 12.28.010(B)(15) makes it unlawful to be present in any county-operated park or open-space area in the unincorporated county before or after the posted closing time, unless attending a county-approved event or staying as a paid camper. The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District posts closing-time signage at each park entrance under Section 12.28.050. A first violation is an infraction punishable by a fine of $50 to $100; a second violation within a year draws a fine of at least $100; a third or later violation within a year becomes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $500 to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both, under Section 12.28.040.
Violations & Fines
First offense: infraction, $50-$100 fine. Second offense within a year: infraction, fine of at least $100. Third or later offense within a year: misdemeanor, $500-$1,000 fine and/or up to six months in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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