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Temple, TX Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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

Key Facts

Hours set by
City Manager
Notice required
Sign posted at each entrance
Emergency closure
Police chief, up to 12 hours
Curfew exemption
City-sponsored park events

Summary

Temple parks close on posted hours set by the city manager, and staying in a park after closing is a criminal offense.

It shall be unlawful for any person to remain in, enter into or trespass upon any public park or playground during the hours the park is closed to the public, as established in this chapter and evidenced by a sign posted at each entrance to the park or playground, giving notice of the hours the park or playground is open and the hours it is closed.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Reformat).

Full Breakdown

Under Chapter 25, the city manager sets operating hours for all city park and playground facilities, and each entrance is posted with a sign stating open and closed hours. Remaining in, entering, or trespassing on a public park or playground during posted closed hours is unlawful. Utility workers, firefighters, and peace officers acting within the scope of their jobs have a defense to prosecution. The police chief can also close a park for up to 12 hours during an emergency to protect public safety, and the City Council sets any additional park curfews by resolution, which do not apply to Parks and Leisure Services Department events.

Violations & Fines

Class C misdemeanor citation for remaining in a city park or playground after posted closing hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Temple parks close?
Hours are set by the city manager and posted on signs at each park entrance rather than fixed in the ordinance itself.
Is staying in a Temple park after hours a crime?
Yes. Entering or remaining in a park or playground during posted closed hours is unlawful under Sec. 25-4.

Sources & Official References

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