Lubbock, TX Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- General park curfew
- 12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m.
- Playground curfew
- 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Exempt persons
- City employees, director-authorized persons
- Temporary closures
- Ordered by parks and recreation director
- Enforcement
- Lubbock Municipal Court, Class C misdemeanor
Summary
Lubbock closes every public park and the Meadowbrook Golf Course to the public between midnight and 5:00 a.m. Entering or remaining on park grounds during those hours is a misdemeanor unless you are a city employee or someone the parks and recreation director has authorized under section 16.01.004(5).
It shall be unlawful for any person, except authorized employees of the city or persons authorized by the director of parks and recreation, pursuant to section 16.01.004(5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, to enter into, or remain upon, or to be upon the premises of the Meadowbrook Golf Course or any public park in the city, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m.
Full Breakdown
m. The rule traces back to Ordinance 1871, adopted April 26, 1956, and was last amended by Ordinance 2011-O0021 in March 2011. , and that section also bans fires, smoking, unleashed pets (including reptiles), and skateboards, scooters or roller skates on playgrounds at any hour. The playground time restriction does not apply to city personnel performing city-related functions. 009 lets the parks and recreation director temporarily close or restrict any park, or part of one, for public health, safety, maintenance, or other reasons in the public interest; nobody may enter a park closed under that authority until the director determines the closure is no longer necessary. 01, General Provisions, of Chapter 16 (Parks and Recreation) and are enforced as ordinary city misdemeanors through municipal court.
Violations & Fines
Being on park grounds after midnight (or on a playground after 10:00 p.m.) without authorization is a Class C misdemeanor prosecuted in Lubbock Municipal Court, punishable by a fine under the Code's general penalty provisions. Violating a director-ordered temporary park closure under section 16.01.009 is likewise unlawful and can result in citation or removal by police or park staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk through a Lubbock park at 1 a.m.?
Is the playground curfew different from the general park curfew?
Can the city close a park early for an event or repairs?
Sources & Official References
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