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Tulsa, OK Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Curfew hours
11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Applies to
All park areas and facilities
Enforcing agency
Park and Recreation Board/Director
Exception
Permit holders may use parks after hours
Penalty
Up to $500 fine, 90 days jail

Summary

Tulsa closes all city parks between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and no one may enter, remain, or leave a vehicle unattended in a park during those hours without a permit.

No person shall enter into or remain upon nor shall any vehicle be left unattended in any park areas or facility between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., unless an earlier curfew is approved by the Board or Director and posted at the park area or facility; provided, however, that use of such park area or facility may be allowed during these hours when a permit has been obtained in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter.

Source: Tulsa Parks and RecreationView official code

Full Breakdown

Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 26 Chapter 1 Section 104 sets a park curfew from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., during which no person may enter or remain in any park area or facility and no vehicle may be left unattended there. The Park and Recreation Board or Director can set an earlier closing time for a specific park, but it must be posted at the entrance. The only way around the curfew is a permit obtained through the chapter's permit procedures. Violating the curfew or any other prohibited act in this chapter is an offense punishable under Section 113's penalty of up to a $500 fine and up to 90 days in city jail.

Violations & Fines

Violating the park curfew is an offense under Tulsa's parks penalty section: a fine up to $500 plus up to 90 days in city jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Tulsa parks close?
Tulsa parks close at 11:00 p.m. and reopen at 5:00 a.m. under Title 26, Section 104 of the city code, though the Park Board can post an earlier curfew for specific parks.
Can I get permission to be in a Tulsa park after curfew?
Yes. Section 104 allows use during curfew hours if you've obtained a permit through the park permit procedures in Chapter 1 of Title 26.

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