Rockwall, TX Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Neighborhood park hours
- 5:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Harry Myers Park hours
- 5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Harbor Public Area hours
- 7:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
- Exception
- City manager/designee permission
Summary
Rockwall closes its neighborhood parks at 10 p.m. and Harry Myers Park at 11 p.m., with entry outside posted hours unlawful.
Neighborhood parks shall be open to the public from 5:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Harry Myers Park (excluding Harry Myers 1-2 sports fields, see section (g)) shall be open to the public from 5:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. ... It shall be unlawful for any person to be in a city park at any time except during the hours designated in this provision except for the special permission of the city manager or designee.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Rockwall's code sets fixed open hours for city parks: neighborhood parks run 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., while Harry Myers Park (apart from its 1-2 sports fields) stays open until 11:00 p.m. Every park must post its hours at the entrance, and being in a city park outside those posted hours is unlawful unless the city manager or a designee grants special permission. The Harbor Public Area runs on its own separate schedule, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. daily.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful to be in a city park outside posted hours without city manager permission; misdemeanor citation under the general penalty provision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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