San Bernardino, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Winter curfew (Oct-Mar)
- 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Summer curfew (Apr-Sep)
- 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Lighted-activity exception
- Until 10:00 p.m.
- Extra closure authority
- Chief of Police, any time
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor under § 1.12.010
Summary
San Bernardino Municipal Code § 12.68.020 closes public parks overnight: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. from October through March, and 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. from April through September, with a 10:00 p.m. cutoff for people using lighted activity areas.
During the months of January, February, March, October, November and December of each and every year, it is unlawful for any person to be or remain in any public park between the hours of 6:00 p.m. of any day to 6:00 a.m. of the succeeding day, except upon written approval of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or the Mayor and City Council. During the months of April, May, June, July, August and September of each and every year, it is unlawful for any person to be or remain in any public park between the hours of 8:00 p.m. of any day to 6:00 a.m. of the succeeding day... person(s) who are utilizing the lighted activity portions of the public park... may remain in the public park until the hour of 10:00 p.m., but thereafter it is unlawful for any such person(s) to be or remain in any public park between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of any day to 6:00 a.m. of the succeeding day.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-2: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. MC-1666, passed 8-5-2026).
Full Breakdown
during April through September, unless the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or the Mayor and City Council give written approval. the general overnight ban applies to them too. Subsection (B) exempts city employees performing job duties in the park. Subsection (C) gives the Chief of Police, or a designee, independent authority to close any city park at any time it is judged necessary for community health, safety or welfare, and it is unlawful to remain in a park after being told it has been closed under that authority. 130(P), which separately bar overnight camping except in designated areas.
Violations & Fines
Violating the park curfew in § 12.68.020, including remaining after a Chief of Police closure order, is a misdemeanor under § 12.68.030, punishable in accordance with § 1.12.010.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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