Nicholasville, KY Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Section 19-54 is the park closing rule. It makes it unlawful for any person to be on park property without permission after the park has closed. The section does not print a clock time. It says open hours for the parks are as posted at each respective park, so the sign at the park controls. Permission for use of the parks outside of the posted time can be granted by the director of the parks department or the Nicholasville-Jessamine County parks board. The section was adopted by Ord. No. 103-2023 on 2-27-23, along with the rest of Article IV, Park Rules and Regulations.

Several companion rules in the same article shape what a visitor can do during open hours. Under § 19-55, an open fire is unlawful anywhere in the park except in areas designated as proper and safe for open fires. Under § 19-56, motorcycles and motor bikes stay on park roads and parking areas designed for public traffic, other motor vehicles stay on a roadway or authorized parking area, and snowmobiles are allowed when weather conditions are favorable and a written permit is obtained from the parks department. Section 19-57 prohibits possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages in the park or in a parks department facility used for public recreation, except at approved events. Section 19-58 requires the prior written consent of the director or the parks board before anyone conducts trade, business or a paid service within the park. Section 19-59 limits litter disposal to the trash containers provided. Section 19-62 requires a permit from the director or the parks board to display, post, distribute or place any sign, advertisement, circular notice, banner, emblem or design in the park.

Overnight stays are covered separately by § 19-60, which requires written permission from the director or the parks board to camp overnight.