Madison, AL Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Opening
- Sun up
- Closing
- ~30 min after sunset
- Lighted areas
- 15 min after lights off
- Overnight camping
- Not allowed
- After hours
- Treated as trespassing
Summary
Madison's public parks are open from sun-up until roughly 30 minutes after sunset, and lighted areas close 15 minutes after the lights go off. Being in a park after it closes is treated as trespassing, and camping is not allowed.
Sun up to 30 minutes after sunset; Lighted park areas shall close 15 minute after lights in park are turned off. No overnight parking or camping allowed. No trespassing when the park is closed.
Full Breakdown
The Madison Parks & Recreation Department (MPRD) posts park hours by facility. At the Madison Neighborhood Park, hours run from "Sun up to 30 minutes after sunset; Lighted park areas shall close 15 minute after lights in park are turned off," with "No overnight parking or camping allowed." Palmer Park is open "Sun up to 30 minutes after the last activity," and posts "No trespassing when the park is closed." Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the parks, and pets must be kept on a leash with owners responsible for waste. Patrons who refuse to follow MPRD staff directives are asked to leave immediately. These are park-specific hours; Madison enforces them through police and parks staff.
Violations & Fines
Remaining in a park after closing can be handled as trespassing; violators may be asked to leave and can face citation for trespass or park-rule violations.
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