Pleasanton, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Use of Pleasanton's city parks is governed by PMC Chapter 13.08 (Parks and Recreation Facilities), whose stated purpose is to protect public health, safety, and welfare for park users. The chapter provides that a park and recreation facility is available to the public during daylight, and the city's own posted hours and FAQ describe parks as open from roughly 6 a.m. to dusk, with restroom locks aligned to those hours. A core curfew-type provision states that, except during daylight - or for security purposes with the written permission of the director - no person shall stay, remain, or sleep in a motor home or other motor vehicle, or otherwise, in any park and recreation facility, including its parking lot. This effectively bars overnight presence and camping in city parks. Chapter 13.08 also lists other prohibited acts that require a written permit through the city rental process, such as selling goods or services; conducting shows, concerts, or exhibitions; giving private lessons or classes; and holding organized games or practices. The chapter further restricts posting handbills on city property and operating motor vehicles off designated streets and parking areas without authorization from the director. Note that several large open spaces in and around Pleasanton are operated by the East Bay Regional Park District under its own Ordinance 38, which sets separate hours and rules. For city-owned parks, the daylight-hours rule in Chapter 13.08 controls.