Lakewood, CO Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Default closed hours
- 10:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.
- Posted hours control
- When signs are present
- Director override
- Can close any time
- Enforced by
- Park Rangers, Police
Summary
Lakewood, Colorado parks without posted hours close daily at 10:00 p.m. and reopen at 5:00 a.m.; being in a park after the Director declares it closed is unlawful under Municipal Code § 9.32.070.
It is unlawful to enter or be in any park, community facility, or recreational facility when it has been declared closed to the public by the Director. Parks shall normally be open daily during the hours posted on signs located at each entrance to the park area, except for activities and events sponsored by the Director or authorized by the Director. In the event the park is not posted with signs identifying specific open hours, the park shall be closed daily from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The Director may declare any park closed at any time and for any interval of time as necessary to protect the public safety or to ensure proper management of the park, community facility, or recreational facility.
(Ord. O-2023-23 § 1, 2023; Ord. O-2009-37 § 6, 2009; Ord. O-97-31 § 6, 1997; Ord. O-92-25 § 11, 1992; Ord. O-87-27 § 4, 1987; Ord. O-86-38 § 6, 1986; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 14 | Zoning Ordinance: ?).
Full Breakdown
Lakewood Municipal Code § 9.32.070 makes it unlawful to enter or remain in any park, community facility, or recreational facility once the Director has declared it closed. Parks are normally open during hours posted on entrance signs; where no hours are posted, the park is closed daily from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The Director may also declare a park closed at any time, for any interval, to protect public safety or manage the facility. This applies to Lakewood city parks, not Jefferson County open-space land.
Violations & Fines
Being in a Lakewood park after posted or default closing hours (10:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.) is a municipal offense subject to the general penalty: up to $2,650 fine and/or up to 365 days imprisonment (Lakewood Municipal Code § 1.16.020(A)).
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