South Gate, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- No-building parks
- closed sunset-5 a.m.
- Parks with buildings
- closed 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
- Named parks
- Hollydale, Circle, State St, others
- Extension limit
- never past 10 p.m. w/o council OK
Summary
South Gate parks without buildings close from sunset until 5 a.m., and parks with buildings close from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., unless someone is covered by a permit or city-sponsored activity.
With regard to any municipal park which has no buildings or structures available for public use, it is unlawful for any person to remain, stay or loiter in such municipal park between sunset of any day and 5:00 a.m. of the following day unless in connection with activities pursuant to a permit or in connection with activities sponsored by the city, which in either case any person may remain no later than 30 minutes after the last permitted activity. The municipal parks subject to this curfew are identified as follows: Hollydale Regional Park, Urban Orchard Park, Gardendale Tot Lot, Circle Park, State Street Park, Post Street Tot Lot, and Stanford Avenue Park.
C. Extended Park Hours. The city manager, in consultation with appropriate staff, may extend the hours of operation of any city park area or recreation facility beyond the standard posted hours, provided that:
(a) Such extension does not result in park access beyond 10:00 p.m. without prior city council approval;
(b) The city manager provides written notification to the city council within seven business days of implementing any extended hours; and
(c) The city manager has deemed the extension to be consistent with the purposes of this chapter and serves the public health, safety, or general welfare.
D.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4847832; v1 updated 2026-05-12; through 05-12-2026).
Full Breakdown
The Park Ordinance sets two curfew tiers: parks with buildings or structures for public use are closed to loitering between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., while parks without buildings close at sunset and reopen at 5 a.m. Permit holders or city-sponsored activities may remain up to 30 minutes past the end of a permitted activity. The ordinance names specific no-building parks subject to the sunset curfew, including Hollydale Regional Park and Circle Park, and lets the city manager extend hours (never past 10 p.m. without council approval) or close a park outright for safety.
Violations & Fines
Remaining, staying, or loitering in a municipal park past curfew without an authorizing permit is a violation subject to the chapter's penalty provisions and can result in ejection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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