Rocklin, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Section 12.20.050 sets two different curfews depending on the type of park. For city parks generally, subsection A bars anyone from remaining in the park between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the following day without a permit from the Parks and Recreation director or an authorized representative. For a city neighborhood park, as defined in the open space for outdoor recreation element of the Rocklin general plan, subsection C imposes a stricter window: no person may remain from one hour after sunset until sunrise. Subsection B carves out exceptions to the permit requirement in subsection A for people attending a regularly scheduled Rocklin Recreation Department activity or an event under a city lease or permit, for people leaving immediately after such an activity ends, and for police officers or city employees performing their duties.

For park facilities other than community and neighborhood parks, subsection D lets the director set operating hours based on weather, seasonal activity, extent of public use, and cost effectiveness. A permit denial or revocation can be appealed under Chapter 12.01. Violations of Chapter 12.20, including the curfew, are enforced by the Rocklin Police Department and are subject to the administrative citation ladder in § 1.14.023, $100 for a first citation up to $500 for repeat citations within 12 months, or may be charged as a misdemeanor or infraction at the city attorney's discretion under § 12.20.046(C).