Suffolk, VA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Park Hours
- Dawn to dusk
- Code Section
- City Code § 58-6
- After Hours
- Permit required
- Penalty
- Class 4 misdemeanor
- Enforcement
- Ejection possible
Summary
Suffolk city parks are open dawn to dusk under City Code § 58-6 unless posted otherwise or covered by a permit. Being in a park after hours violates Chapter 58 and is a Class 4 misdemeanor.
The hours of operation at all city parks are from dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise or a permit is issued for use beyond normal operating hours.
Full Breakdown
City Code § 58-6 sets the hours of operation at all Suffolk city parks as dawn to dusk, unless a park is posted with different hours or a permit authorizes use beyond normal operating hours. The rule was adopted by Ordinance 23-O-021 in February 2023 as part of a rewrite of the parks chapter. After-hours presence, along with any other violation of Chapter 58, is enforced by the Department of Parks and Recreation and Suffolk police. Alcohol, open fires outside designated areas, and unleashed animals are separately prohibited within city parks.
Violations & Fines
Under City Code § 58-17, violating any parks provision, including being in a park after dusk, is a Class 4 misdemeanor with a fine up to $250. Violators may also be ejected from the park or facility.
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