Lee County, FL Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Open
- Every day except emergencies, designated holidays
- Hours
- Posted at each individual park
- Closed park
- No one may remain
- Overnight sleeping
- Banned outside designated camping areas
- First-offense fines
- $100 hours; $75 sleeping
Summary
County parks are open every day except emergencies and designated holidays, with opening and closing hours posted at each park. Staying in a closed park draws a $100 first-offense fine; sleeping overnight draws $75.
Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies and designated holidays, parks shall be open to the public every day of the year. The opening and closing hours for each individual park shall be posted therein for public information. No person shall remain in any closed park or section thereof, unless authorized by the Director or designee.
Full Breakdown
Section 20-22(a)(1) provides that except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies and designated holidays, parks are open to the public every day of the year, and the opening and closing hours for each individual park are posted there. No one may remain in a closed park or section unless the Director authorizes it. Under Section 20-22(a)(2) the Director may declare any part of a park closed at any time, temporarily or at regular daily intervals. Section 20-28(a) bars sleeping overnight anywhere in a county park, including beaches, lawns, fields and wooded areas, except authorized campers in designated camping areas, and bars sleeping on benches or picnic tables at any time.
Violations & Fines
The fine schedule in Section 20-32 sets $100, $200 and $400 for hours violations, $100, $300 and $500 for being within closed areas, and $75, $150 and $300 for sleeping.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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