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Sioux City, IA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Standard hours
Closed 9 p.m.-7 a.m.
Extended-hours parks
Riverside, Bacon Creek, Lewis, more
Those parks' hours
Closed 11 p.m.-7 a.m.
Penalty
Simple misdemeanor, § 16.04.840

Summary

Sioux City parks and trail areas close to the public between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., with a later 11 p.m. curfew at several named parks.

No person or persons shall, between the hours of nine p.m. and seven a.m. the following day, be permitted to occupy any part or parts of Sioux City park property or trail areas... No person or persons shall, between the hours of eleven p.m. and seven a.m. the following day, be permitted to occupy any part or parts of the following park property or trail areas; 1. Riverside Park; 2. Bacon Creek Park; 3. Lewis Park; 4. Leif Erickson Park; 5. Sertoma Park; 6. Anderson Dance Pavilion; 7. Grandview Park Rose Garden and Bandshell

Full Breakdown

In Woodbury County, Sioux City's park code bars occupying any part of city park property or trail areas between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., and bars driving past posted park-hours signs during those hours. Riverside Park, Bacon Creek Park, Lewis Park, Leif Erickson Park, Sertoma Park, Anderson Dance Pavilion, and Grandview Park Rose Garden and Bandshell instead close from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The city manager may waive the curfew for approved public functions, and staff, department vehicles, and on-duty peace officers are exempt.

Violations & Fines

Simple misdemeanor under Sioux City Municipal Code § 16.04.840; violators may be removed and arrested for trespass if they refuse to leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Sioux City parks close?
Most close at 9 p.m. under § 16.04.700; Riverside, Bacon Creek, Lewis, Leif Erickson, Sertoma, Anderson Dance Pavilion, and Grandview Rose Garden/Bandshell close at 11 p.m.
Can the park curfew be waived?
Yes. The city manager or a designee may give specific permission for bona fide public functions.

Sources & Official References

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