Olathe, KS Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- Midnight to sunrise
- Applies to
- All City parks and rec areas
- Exceptions
- Staff, police, written Director OK
- Penalty
- Up to $500 fine, 180 days jail
Summary
Olathe parks and recreational areas close between midnight and sunrise: being present during those hours, or after posted closing, is unlawful unless you're on-duty staff, law enforcement, or covered by a written exception.
It is unlawful for any person to be in, upon or use any park(s) or recreational area(s) of the City between the hours of midnight and sunrise, or in violation of posted hours or when such park(s) or recreational area(s) is or are closed by order of the Director.
(A) This section shall not apply to any City employee or contractor while performing work on behalf of the City.
(B) This section shall not apply to any law enforcement officer or public safety personnel while in performance of official duties.
(C) This section shall not apply to any park(s) or recreational area(s) where the Director determines that the proposed activity or use of the park(s) or recreational area(s) will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation and that park(s) or recreation area(s) is either so posted or the Director so issues a written exception and authorization for such use. (Ord. 13-24 § 2, 2013.)
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-39, passed July 21, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Olathe Municipal Code §12.21.260 makes it unlawful to be in, on, or using any city park or recreational area between midnight and sunrise, in violation of posted hours, or when the Parks Director has closed it. The section carves out City employees and contractors performing work, law enforcement and public safety personnel on duty, and any park where the Director determines a use won't unreasonably interfere with public health, welfare, safety, or recreation and posts or authorizes it in writing. Enforcement runs through §12.21.270. Governs City of Olathe parks, Johnson County, Kansas.
Violations & Fines
Being in an Olathe park between midnight and sunrise, or after posted hours, is punishable by up to a $500 fine or 180 days in jail under §12.21.270(D); each day is a separate offense.
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