Kane County, IL Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Open hours
- Sunrise to sunset
- Governing ordinance
- FP-O-09-95-213, Sec. 2
- After-hours presence
- Prohibited
- Overnight parking
- Prohibited
- Fine range
- $20–$500
Summary
Forest Preserve District of Kane County preserves are open to the public from sunrise to sunset unless different hours are posted. Being in a preserve after hours, or parking overnight, is prohibited. Ordinance violations carry fines generally ranging from $20 to $500 and may require a court appearance.
Forest preserves shall be open to the public from sunrise to sunset unless different hours are posted by the President.
Full Breakdown
Under General Use Regulation Ordinance No. FP-O-09-95-213, Section 2, Kane County forest preserves are open sunrise to sunset unless the District President posts different hours. Visitors may not remain after closing, and leaving a vehicle overnight or after authorized hours is a separate violation for which the vehicle owner is responsible. The District enforces its rules through its own police under authority of the Illinois forest preserve statute (70 ILCS 805/8). Municipal and county parks set their own posted hours; check signage at each site.
Violations & Fines
Ordinance violations can result in fines generally from $20 to $500 and may require a court appearance; after-hours vehicles may be ticketed or towed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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