Roswell, GA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew
- Midnight to 6:00 a.m.
- River parks
- Close 1 hr after sunset
- Exceptions
- Staff, approved city activities
- Penalty
- Up to $250 fine, 90 days
Summary
Roswell closes every city park from midnight to 6:00 a.m. daily, with a stricter sunset-to-sunrise curfew at Chattahoochee River parks, backed by trespass and misdemeanor penalties.
All city parks shall be closed, and no person shall be authorized to be on the premises or property of any city park, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., except authorized city employees or persons engaged in activities authorized by the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department, or the mayor and city council.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 17 | Unified Development Code: Supplement 5).
Full Breakdown
Section 14.2.4(7) of the Roswell Code of Ordinances closes all city parks and bars anyone from park premises between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., except authorized city employees or persons in activities approved by the Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department or the mayor and council. A separate, tighter curfew applies to the Chattahoochee River Parks and related sites under subsection (17)(a): those close one hour after official sunset and reopen one hour before sunrise. Violating the park closure is punishable under § 14.2.6 by a fine up to $250, up to 90 days in jail, or community service.
Violations & Fines
Being in a Roswell park between midnight and 6 a.m. without authorization; up to $250 fine, 90 days jail, or community service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are the Chattahoochee River parks on the same schedule?
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