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Quincy, MA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Closes
1 hr after sunset
Reopens
1 hr before sunrise
Applies to
parks and playgrounds citywide
Exceptions
posted DNR notice
Governing chapter
Chapter 222

Summary

Quincy, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) closes its public parks and playgrounds one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise, though the Department of Natural Resources can post different hours for specific sites.

It shall be unlawful for any person to be in or remain upon any park or playground in the City from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise. The Department of Natural Resources may suspend the operation of this section for any or all parks and/or playgrounds within its sound discretion by posting a notice in a conspicuous place in the park and/or playground where suspension is to be in effect and by stating the hours that it is lawful to remain in said park and/or playground.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4608810; v7 updated 2025-10-06; through 10-06-2025).

Full Breakdown

Quincy Municipal Code § 222-2 makes it unlawful to be in or remain in any city park or playground from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise. The Department of Natural Resources may suspend that closing-hour rule for any or all parks and playgrounds at its discretion, but only by posting a conspicuous on-site notice stating the substitute hours during which the park may lawfully stay open. Absent a posted exception, the sunset-to-sunrise curfew governs every park and playground in the City of Quincy.

Violations & Fines

Remaining in a Quincy park after the posted closing hour is unlawful; officers can order violators to leave and issue a citation under Chapter 222.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Quincy parks close?
One hour after sunset, reopening one hour before sunrise, under § 222-2, unless the Department of Natural Resources has posted different hours at that specific park.
Can I be cited for being in a Quincy park after hours?
Yes: remaining in a park after closing is unlawful and can be enforced by the Department of Natural Resources or police.

Sources & Official References

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