Minneapolis, MN Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- General park hours
- Closed midnight-6 a.m.
- Undeveloped areas
- Closed 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
- Exempt
- Permitted activities, lit through-routes
- Max penalty
- $1,000 fine / 90 days
Summary
Minneapolis parks close to the public from midnight to 6 a.m., with undeveloped park areas closing even earlier, at 10 p.m.
Except as otherwise provided in the Code, no person shall be in or remain in any park between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., unless taking part in an activity conducted by, or pursuant to a permit issued by, the park board. This section shall not apply to those who, without delay, are traveling upon those established walks, paths, and parkways which are illuminated with artificial lighting.
(b)No person shall be in or remain in any undeveloped portion of any park between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on the following morning, unless taking part in an activity conducted by, or pursuant to a permit issued by, the park board. For purposes of this subparagraph, "undeveloped" shall mean any area which does not have both of the following items: Illumination by lights and established pathways, maintained by the park and recreation board. (Pk. Bd. Ord. No. 89-103, § 1, 7-5-89) PB2-34. - Loud noise.
(a) No person shall play, use, or operate any radio, tape or disk player, musical instrument, phonograph, or other machine or device for the production of sound in such a manner, considering the time and place and the purpose for which the sound is produced, as to unreasonably disturb the peace, quiet or repose of a person or person of ordinary sensibility.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72).
Full Breakdown
Under Park and Recreation Board Code § PB2-33, no one may be in or remain in any Minneapolis park between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. unless taking part in a permitted or board-run activity; people traveling without delay on lit walks, paths, and parkways are exempt. Undeveloped park areas, those lacking both lighting and maintained pathways, close earlier, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Violations are punishable under the Park Board Code's general penalty section by a fine up to $1,000, up to 90 days imprisonment, or both.
Violations & Fines
Fine up to $1,000, up to 90 days jail, or both, under the Park Board Code's general penalty section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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