Nashua, NH Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Named parks (Deschenes Oval, etc.)
- closed 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
- Dusk-closing parks
- closed dusk-6 a.m.
- All other city parks
- closed 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
- Exceptions
- Park Superintendent's written permission
Summary
Nashua's named parks close overnight, with the exact hours varying by park: most city parks run 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., a shorter list closes at 9 p.m., and several close at dusk.
Except under the direction of or by permission of the Park Superintendent, no person may enter, remain, stay or loiter in or on the Deschenes Oval, Sandy Pond Park, Bicentennial Park or Monument Park between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; no person may enter, remain, stay or loiter in Sunset Heights Park, Salem Street Park, Salem Street Tot Lot, Field's Grove Park, Shattuck Street Park or Belvedere Park between the hours of dusk and 6 a.m.; and no person may enter, remain, stay or loiter in any other city park between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4805762; v29 updated 2026-02-10; through 02-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 215-2 bars anyone from entering or loitering in Deschenes Oval, Sandy Pond Park, Bicentennial Park or Monument Park between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sunset Heights Park, Salem Street Park, Salem Street Tot Lot, Field's Grove Park, Shattuck Street Park and Belvedere Park close from dusk to 6:00 a.m. Every other city park closes 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The Park Superintendent can authorize exceptions.
Violations & Fines
Violating Chapter 215 park rules is punishable as provided in § 1-12 of the City Code, the general municipal ordinance penalty provision, unless another statute sets a different penalty.
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