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Honolulu County, HI Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
ROH § 10-1.2(a)(12)
Penalty
Up to $500 fine, 30 days jail
Shoreline exception
Direct-route beach access allowed
Coverage
All public parks island-wide

Summary

Oahu's public parks close overnight under posted hours, and entering or staying in a park after closing is unlawful citywide, with a narrow exception to reach the shoreline at beach parks.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Honolulu County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Enter or remain in any public park during the night hours that the park is closed; provided that signs are posted indicating the hours that the park is closed, except that a person may traverse a public beach park using the most direct route during park closure hours for the purpose of reaching the shoreline;

(13)   Camp at any park not designated as a campground;

(14)   Fail to comply with any sign or notice posted by the City and County of Honolulu; and

(15)   Use, place, occupy, leave, or in any other manner, situate a shopping cart.

(b)   Except as authorized by permits, and subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the department of parks and recreation, it is unlawful for any person, within the limits of any public park, to:

(1)   Cut or remove any wood, plant, grass, soil, rock, sand, or gravel;

(2)   Sell or offer for sale any services, merchandise, article, or thing;

(3)   Moor, tie up, store, repair, or condition any boat, canoe, raft, or other vessel;

(4)   Repair or condition any surfboard;

(5)   Park any vehicle except bicycles on grassed areas;

(6)   Amplify music or use battery operated loudspeakers (bullhorns);

(7)   Ride or drive any horse or any other animal;

(8)   Engage in or conduct any activity that creates any sound, noise or music exceeding 80 dBA sound pressure level taken at a point 10 feet in front of the source for a cumulative time period of at least five minutes when measured with

Source: Revised Ordinances of HonoluluView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-10: Supplement 10, 12-2025 Ordinance No. 25-40 through Ordinance No. 25-56).

Full Breakdown

Under the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, it is unlawful to enter or remain in any public park during the night hours the park is closed, as long as signs post the closure hours. The only carve-out lets someone traverse a public beach park by the most direct route during closed hours solely to reach the shoreline. The rule applies island-wide, not to a subset of Oahu towns.

Violations & Fines

Violating posted park-closure hours is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine, up to 30 days in jail, or both, under ROH § 10-1.6(d)(1).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still reach the beach after a park closes at night?
Yes. ROH § 10-1.2(a)(12) lets you traverse a public beach park by the most direct route during closure hours solely to reach the shoreline.
What happens if I'm caught in a closed Oahu park overnight?
You can be cited and fined up to $500, jailed up to 30 days, or both, under ROH § 10-1.6(d)(1), Honolulu's general park-violation penalty.

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