Middleton, WI Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Park closing time
- 10:00 p.m. daily
- Reopening time
- 5:00 a.m.
- Quarry Park Skate Facility
- Opens 8:00 a.m., closes at dark
- Exception
- Written Board authority in advance
- Penalty
- Forfeiture under § 30.04
Summary
Every City of Middleton park closes at 10:00 p.m. and stays closed until 5:00 a.m., with the Quarry Park Skate Facility opening later, at 8:00 a.m., and closing during hours of darkness. Entering or remaining in a park outside those hours is prohibited unless the Board of Park, Recreation and Forestry Commissioners grants written authority in advance.
Each park shall be closed and all activities therein shall be terminated at 10:00 P.M., daily, and shall not reopen until 5:00 A.M. the following morning, except for the Quarry Park Skate Facility, which shall open at 8:00 A.M. and shall be closed during hours of darkness, as defined in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(23). No person shall enter or remain in any park at any time other than as herein provided, unless specific written authority is first obtained from the Board of Park, Recreation and Forestry Commissioners. ... Whoever violates any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to a penalty as prescribed by Section 30.04 of this Code.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 3 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
the next morning. and closing during 'hours of darkness' as that term is defined by Wisconsin's traffic code at Wis. 01(23). No person may enter or remain in any park during closed hours unless the Board of Park, Recreation and Forestry Commissioners has issued specific written authority beforehand, a standard used for evening rentals, athletic tournaments running late, or special community events. 03(2)(a). can face a curfew violation independent of any other park-rule infraction.
Violations & Fines
Being in a City park after closing without written Board authorization violates Section 21.01(2)(a) and is punishable under Section 21.10, which subjects any violation of Chapter 21 to the general municipal forfeiture set at Section 30.04 of the Code. Middleton Police can cite and remove violators found in a closed park, and repeat after-hours use of a shelter or facility can also jeopardize any standing group permit issued under Section 21.02.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get permission to be in a Middleton park after 10 p.m.?
Are all Middleton parks on the same schedule?
What happens if I'm caught in a park after hours?
Sources & Official References
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