Yuba County, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)
Key Facts
- Closes
- 30 min after sunset
- Reopens
- 30 min before sunrise
- Covers
- County and OPUD parks
- Penalty
- Up to $1,000 / 6 months jail
- Enforced by
- Any peace officer
Summary
Unincorporated Yuba County closes all County and Olivehurst Public Utility District parks 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise; entering or remaining during those hours is a misdemeanor unless you are an authorized caretaker or on-duty County or OPUD employee.
It shall be unlawful for any person to enter or remain upon the premises of any park or recreation area within the jurisdiction or control of the County and/or OPUD within the period of: (1)No later than 30 minutes after sunset and; (2)No earlier than 30 minutes prior to sunrise, with the exception of authorized personnel acting as a caretaker, custodian, or County or OPUD employees engaged in their duties; or agents thereof.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 6).
Full Breakdown
Yuba County Code section 8.76.030, in the countywide Parks and Recreation Areas chapter, closes every County- and OPUD-controlled park or recreation area from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, with an exception for caretakers, custodians, and on-duty County or OPUD staff. The Board or OPUD may set different hours for a specific park by agreement or permit, and Hammon Grove, Sycamore Ranch, and Star Bend follow their own chapters. Violation is a misdemeanor under section 8.76.110.
Violations & Fines
Entering or remaining in a park during closed hours is a misdemeanor under section 8.76.110: up to six months in County Jail, a 1,000-dollar fine, or both, each day a separate offense; any peace officer may cite or arrest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I be at a Yuba County park overnight?
Does this curfew apply inside Marysville or Wheatland?
Sources & Official References
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