Sioux City, IA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (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
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Sources & Official References
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