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Overland Park, KS Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Parks closed
10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Applies to
All ages
Code section
OPMC 10.08.010
Overnight camping
Permit only, Indian Creek
Hours changes
Parks Director may adjust

Summary

Every park owned and operated by Overland Park is closed to the public between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The closure applies to everyone regardless of age. The Parks and Recreation Director can adjust hours for weather, emergencies, or special circumstances.

All parks owned and operated by the City shall be closed for use by the public between the hours of ten p.m. and five a.m.

Source: City of Overland Park Municipal CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: latest section effective 1901-01-01).

Full Breakdown

OPMC 10.08.010 sets the citywide park closure at 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and gives the Director of Parks and Recreation authority to close parks early or extend opening hours for emergencies, adverse weather, or unusual circumstances. Overnight camping is allowed only by special permit issued to sponsored organized groups, and only at the Indian Creek Camping Area, under OPMC 10.08.020 and 10.08.030. Motor vehicles and cycles are restricted under 10.08.144, hunting is addressed at 10.08.090, and the Director may issue supplemental rules under 10.08.170. Separate hours govern municipal swimming pools (OPMC 10.04.080), golf courses (10.06.010), community centers (10.10.010), and the Arboretum (10.12.010). Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks such as Shawnee Mission Park set their own hours.

Violations & Fines

Being in a city park during closed hours is a public offense under OPMC 10.08.160, punishable per 1.12.010 by up to $500 and six months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run on a park trail before 5 a.m.?
No. OPMC 10.08.010 closes city parks to public use until 5 a.m., and the rule applies to trails within those parks.
Do county parks follow the same hours?
No. Shawnee Mission Park and other JCPRD facilities are governed by the county park district, not OPMC Title 10.
Can I camp overnight in an Overland Park park?
Only with a special permit from the Parks Director, issued to sponsored organized groups and limited to the Indian Creek Camping Area.

Sources & Official References

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