Sioux Falls, SD Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Standard park hours
- 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Falls Park/Greenway exception
- Open until midnight
- Event extensions
- Director approval required
- Vehicles after hours
- Separate violation, § 95.025
Summary
Sioux Falls closes its parks to the public between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., with a later closing along the Falls Park downtown greenway.
No person shall be in any park between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., with the following exceptions: (a) Falls Park and the area of the Downtown River Greenway from Falls Park to E. 10th St. on the east side of the Big Sioux River shall remain open between 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight. (b) Scheduled events may extend beyond the closing time for a park as approved by the director.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-135: Current through local ordinance 54-26, passed 7-14-2026).
Full Breakdown
City code bars anyone from being in a Sioux Falls park between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Falls Park and the Downtown River Greenway (Falls Park to E. 10th St. on the east side of the Big Sioux River) get an exception and stay open until midnight. The parks director can approve scheduled events that run past normal closing time. Vehicles left parked in a park after hours are a separate violation unless the director authorizes it.
Violations & Fines
Fined up to $500, up to 30 days in county jail, or both under the general penalty; each day is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stay in a Sioux Falls park after 10 p.m.?
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Sources & Official References
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