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Shreveport, LA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Standard-time closing
9:00 p.m. most parks
Daylight-saving closing
10:00 p.m. most parks
Opening time
5:00 a.m.
24-hour parks
Clyde Fant, Red River Trail
Code section
Municipal Code § 62-29

Summary

Shreveport city parks close at 9:00 p.m. in standard time and 10:00 p.m. during daylight saving time, opening at 5:00 a.m. A second tier closes at 8:00 p.m., and several riverfront parks stay open around the clock.

The following parks and facilities are hereby declared closed at 9:00 p.m. daily when daylight saving time is not in effect or a closing time of 10:00 p.m. daily when daylight saving time is in effect... It shall be unlawful for any person to enter or remain in any park or park facility when closed...

Source: Shreveport Code of Ordinances & Unified Development CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 85 Update 1 | Unified Development Code: Supplement 20).

Full Breakdown

Municipal Code § 62-29, amended by Ordinance No. 82 of 2024, sets four tiers. Most neighborhood parks, including Betty Virginia, Highland, and Southern Hills, close at 9:00 p.m. when daylight saving time is not in effect and 10:00 p.m. when it is, opening at 5:00 a.m. A second group, including C. Bickham Dickson Park, SWEPCO Park, Caddo Common, and the city cemeteries, runs 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Clyde Fant Parkway, the Red River Bicycle Trail, Stoner Skate Park, and Freedom Park remain open 24 hours. Golf courses, pools, and stadiums open only for scheduled operations.

Violations & Fines

Entering or remaining in a closed park or park facility is unlawful under § 62-29(i) and is punishable under the general penalty, a fine up to $1,000.00 or 60 days in jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which parks never close?
Section 62-29(c) lists Barnwell Gardens/Riverfront Park, the Bayou Pierre/Fern Avenue Trail, Clyde Fant Parkway, the Disc Golf Course, the Red River Bicycle Trail, Stoner Skate Park, and Freedom Park as open 24 hours.
What happens if an event runs past closing?
Section 62-29(f) suspends the closing time when a city-sponsored or approved activity is in progress. The park closes when that activity finishes.
Can I solicit donations in a city park?
Only with a permit. Section 62-22 makes it unlawful to solicit any subscription or contribution in a park or playground without a permit from the director of public assembly and recreation.

Sources & Official References

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