Sarasota, FL Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- General park hours
- 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Payne Park playground
- 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Lido Beach turtle season
- Closed 11 p.m. to sunrise, June 30-July 10
- Exempt
- Boaters and anglers at specific parks
Summary
City of Sarasota parks close nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., the Payne Park playground closes earlier at 8:00 p.m., and Lido Key's public beach shuts down overnight during marine turtle nesting season each summer.
(a)Parks and recreation areas located within the City of Sarasota shall have the following closing times:(1)All parks shall be closed from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.; except that the playground in Payne Park shall be closed from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 33 | Zoning: Supplement 44).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 22-4 closes all City of Sarasota parks from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with the Payne Park playground closing earlier, 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Lido Key's public beach also closes overnight during marine turtle nesting season, June 30 through July 10 and on other nights between May 1 and October 31 when events could draw crowds before sunrise. Boaters at Bayfront and Island Park, anglers at Centennial Park, Ken Thompson Park and the fishing pier, and pedestrians crossing five named downtown parks are exempt from the curfew.
Violations & Fines
Being in a posted city park after closing hours is a code violation, but exemptions exist for boaters actively traveling to a moored vessel, anglers, downtown park sidewalk crossings, and city or law enforcement personnel on duty.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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