Sammamish, WA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Under SMC 7A.02.020, City of Sammamish open spaces, trails, park areas, and associated marine areas are open from dawn to thirty (30) minutes after sunset, unless open for scheduled or reserved activities. SMC 7A.02.030 makes it unlawful to enter or be present in a Sammamish open space, trail, park area, facility, or associated marine area during hours of closure, except for persons using a park facility as part of a Department-authorized event - a violation the city describes as carrying criminal misdemeanor penalties. The city's parks page summarizes the rule plainly: parks close 30 minutes after sunset, and 'If it's dark, it's closed.' Parking-lot gates are open from 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset. Separately, SMC 7A.13.010 prohibits camping in any city open space, trail, park area, park facility, or associated marine area. Penalties are set through the general penalty framework adopted at SMC 7A.19.010 (referencing SMC 1.10), which distinguishes civil offenses from criminal misdemeanors, and SMC 7A.19.020 lets the Director impose administrative sanctions such as loss of park-use privileges and ejection from park areas. Dogs and pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 16 feet. Because closing time tracks sunset and shifts through the year, check the city's posted hours and confirm any event authorizations before being in a park after dusk.