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Martin County, FL Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Standard park hours
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Beaches, piers, launches
open 24 hours unless closed
After-hours penalty
misdemeanor, up to 60 days jail
Named parks curfew
11 p.m. to 7 a.m. ban

Summary

Most Martin County parks open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m. daily. Beaches, fishing piers, and canoe/kayak launches stay open around the clock unless the County closes them for public health, safety, or welfare.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Martin County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

All other County parks shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted or permitted by the County.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 62 | Land Development Regulations: Supplement 62).

Full Breakdown

Section 17.9.A.1 of the county code sets a default operating window for County parks: everything except beaches, public beach access strips, causeway parks, fishing piers, canoe/kayak launches, and boardwalks must run from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. unless the County posts different hours or issues a permit for after-hours use. Waterfront access points are exempt from that clock and stay open continuously, though gates can be closed when the County determines it's necessary for public health, safety, or welfare. A handful of named parks, New Monrovia, Lamar Howard, and Staff Sgt. Justin Johnson Memorial at Banner Lake, carry their own explicit 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. use ban tied to after-school program hours.

Violations & Fines

Being in a closed park after hours is a misdemeanor under F.S. § 125.69, punishable by up to 60 days in jail or a $500 fine, or both. Violators can also be told to leave by County staff or law enforcement, and refusal to leave is prosecutable as trespass under Florida law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I stay in a Martin County park after 11 p.m.?
No. Most County parks must close by 11 p.m. under Sec. 17.9.A.1 unless the County posts different hours or grants written permission for after-hours use.
Are Martin County beaches open all night?
Yes. Beaches, fishing piers, and canoe/kayak launches stay open continuously unless the County closes them for public health, safety, or welfare.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Martin County

Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSignificant RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Aircraft NoiseLight RestrictionsParking Rules: Loading ZonesSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Material RestrictionsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: BeekeepingLight RestrictionsLandscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome Restrictions

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