Richmond, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Richmond City Parks are closed to the public between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM under RMC Chapter 10.16 (Parks and Recreation), with signage at park entrances posting the hours. Remaining in a closed park is a misdemeanor trespass under the municipal code and Penal Code §602, punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or six months jail, though first offenses are typically cited as infractions with a $100-$250 fine. Special events, midnight basketball programs, and organized activities with a Parks & Recreation permit are exempt. Richmond Police Department patrols parks after hours particularly at Nicholl Park, Hilltop Park, and the Richmond Marina Bay parks. Shoreline parks managed by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) — including Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, and Point Pinole — follow EBRPD Ordinance 38, which closes regional parks from sunset/10 PM to 5 AM (varies by park). EBRPD Police Department has jurisdiction in those parks. The Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park (federal property along the shoreline) follows National Park Service hours. Dogs must be leashed at all times in Richmond parks except in designated off-leash areas (Point Isabel is famously off-leash). Camping is prohibited except by permit. Alcohol is prohibited in most Richmond parks without an event permit.