Medford, OR Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Closure hours
- 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Covers
- All city parks, I.O.O.F./Eastwood Cemetery
- Includes
- Vehicle parking areas of parks/cemetery
- Exceptions
- Lit events, scheduled programs, staff on duty
- Penalty class
- Violation under 5.255(2)
Summary
Medford closes Prescott Park, all other city parks, the I.O.O.F./Eastwood Cemetery, and their parking areas between 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. under City Code 5.255. Exceptions cover lit athletic events, scheduled programs, and government employees on duty.
No person shall be in Prescott Park, any other city public park, the I.O.O.F./Eastwood Cemetery or vehicle parking area of those parks or cemetery at any time between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m., except that this section shall not apply to: (a) pedestrians crossing the Mini Park or Library Park on a paved path; (b) participants or spectators of an athletic contest in park areas lit by park flood lights for those contests; (c) persons attending a scheduled event in a park or park building designated for community recreation or instruction; (d) city employees or other government employees during the course of official activities.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-32, passed May 6, 2026).
Full Breakdown
m. The section carves out four specific exceptions: pedestrians crossing the Mini Park or Library Park on a paved path, participants or spectators at an athletic contest held in areas lit by park floodlights for that contest, people attending a scheduled event in a park or park building designated for community recreation or instruction, and city or other government employees carrying out official duties. 255 if the person is experiencing homelessness, is not on a playground or sports field, is not on a school-associated "school park," and is not violating any other part of the camping section. 257.
Violations & Fines
Being present in a covered park, cemetery, or associated parking area during closure hours without qualifying for one of the four listed exceptions is a violation under Medford Code 5.255(2).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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