Moorpark, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Default hours
- closed sunset to 6:00 a.m.
- Per-park variance
- set by council resolution + signage
- Early closure
- city manager, for safety/maintenance
- Exempt
- city programs, staff, contractors
Summary
Moorpark closes all city parks and open space from sunset until 6:00 a.m. daily, with narrow exceptions for authorized city programs, employees, and contractors.
No person shall enter or remain in any park or open space during the hours that the park or open space is closed. Parks and open space shall be closed from sunset to six (6:00) a.m., unless otherwise approved by city council. The city council may by resolution approve more or less restrictive hours of operation for a specific park and for certain facilities or structures, including restrooms, and the amended hours of operation for the park or facility shall be indicated by appropriate signage. The city manager or designated representative may close a park or extend the hours of operation for maintenance, for conditions which create a danger to public health or safety, or to accommodate a city-sponsored special event. The hours of operation described above shall not apply to persons attending an authorized city-sponsored program or city employees and city contractors engaged in the performance of their official duties. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010; Ord. 439 § 3, 2016)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4978490; v10 updated 2026-07-01).
Full Breakdown
Section 12.16.020 bars anyone from entering or remaining in a Moorpark park or open space area while it's closed, and sets default closing hours of sunset to 6:00 a.m. The city council can approve more or less restrictive hours for a specific park or facility, like restrooms, by resolution, posted on-site as signage. The city manager may also close a park early, or extend its hours, for maintenance, a safety hazard, or a city-sponsored special event. The curfew doesn't apply to people in an authorized city program or to on-duty city employees and contractors.
Violations & Fines
Entering or remaining in a Moorpark park or open space during closed hours violates § 12.16.020 and is a citable Chapter 12.16 offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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