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Lincoln, NE Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Standard hours
5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Wilderness Park
sunrise to sunset
Trails/Centennial Mall
open 24 hours
Max fine
$100 plus costs

Summary

Lincoln parks close nightly at 11:00 p.m. and reopen at 5:00 a.m.; staying past closing is an infraction carrying a fine up to $100.

a. It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy or be present in any park or park facility during any hours during which said park or park facility is not open to the public. b. ...all parks shall be opened daily to the public during the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., except Wilderness Park which shall be open from sunrise to sunset, Pioneers Park which shall be open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during daylight savings time... h. Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of an infraction and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00, recoverable with costs.

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Full Breakdown

City Code sets default park hours at 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with named exceptions: Wilderness Park (sunrise to sunset), Pioneers Park (6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in daylight savings, 7:00 a.m. to sunset otherwise), and Bill Harris Iron Horse Park/Lincoln Community Foundation Tower Square (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.). Multi-use trails and Centennial Mall sidewalks stay open 24 hours. The Parks and Recreation Director can extend hours in writing or close a park early for maintenance, safety, or property protection, with notice posted at the entrance.

Violations & Fines

Occupying a park or park facility outside open hours, or remaining after closure notice, is an infraction: a fine of not more than $100.00 plus costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I stay in a Lincoln park past 11 p.m.?
No, except at parks with extended hours like Iron Horse Park (until 2 a.m.) or Wilderness Park (sunset). Staying past closing is an infraction.
Are multi-use trails open at night in Lincoln?
Yes. Multi-use trails and the Centennial Mall sidewalks are open twenty-four hours a day under the city park hours ordinance.

Sources & Official References

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