Whittier, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- WMC § 12.44.030
- Fine schedule
- WMC § 12.44.080
- First-offense fine
- Up to $100
- Repeat-offense fine
- Up to $500
- Hours set by
- City council resolution, posted on-site
Summary
The Whittier City Council sets each park's open hours by resolution, and Municipal Code Section 12.44.030 makes it unlawful to enter, loiter, or remain in any city park or playground once its posted hours close. Violations carry fines starting at $100 under Section 12.44.080.
A. The city council shall by resolution determine and set forth the time during which any public park or playground may be open and used by the general public and during what hours the park is available for park and playground operations. B. After the adoption of the resolution and the posting of the proper notices on any particular park or playground showing the hours during which it may be used, it shall be unlawful for any person to enter, loiter or remain in any public park or playground in the city at any time when by the resolution the park or playground is closed for any use.
Full Breakdown
030(A) has the city council determine and set, by resolution, the hours during which any public park or playground may be open and used by the public, including hours reserved for park and playground operations. 030(B) makes it unlawful for anyone to enter, loiter, or remain in the park or playground at any time it is closed under the resolution. 040(E), which separately bars living, camping, or lodging in any public park, playground, or city real property at any time, reinforcing the after-hours closure. 010 by the city council or the director of parks, recreation and community services, or an officer the council delegates, following the city's facility usage policy. 080's escalating fine schedule, and the department is required to post signs giving reasonable notice of park rules and penalties.
Violations & Fines
Entering, loitering, or remaining in a posted Whittier park after its resolution-set closing hours violates Section 12.44.030(B) and is punishable under Section 12.44.080: up to $100 for a first offense, up to $200 for a second offense of the same rule within one year, and up to $500 for each additional offense within that year.
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