Carrollton, TX Public Conduct: Loitering Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Default closed hours
- 10:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Default open hours
- 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Reserved-area loitering
- Unlawful after notice, Section 133.16(S)
- Max fine
- $500, Section 10.99(A)(1)(n)
- Vehicle parking
- Also barred 10:30 p.m.-5:00 a.m., Section 133.18(D)
Summary
Carrollton bars anyone from remaining, staying or loitering in a public park between 10:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., or outside a park's posted open hours. Loitering on a reserved section of a park after receiving notice of the reservation is also unlawful.
To remain, stay or loiter in any public park between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day or remain, stay or loiter in any park in other than open hours if posted as open other than 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. of the same day.
Full Breakdown
window. 02 as the walking around aimlessly without apparent purpose; lingering; hanging around; lagging behind; idle spending of time; delaying; or sauntering and moving about where such conduct is not due to physical defects or conditions. 16(S), makes it unlawful to remain, stay or loiter on any piece, part or portion of a park after receiving notice that the space has been reserved by the Parks and Recreation Department for someone else's use; a defense applies if the person is on the reserved space at the invitation of the party who reserved it, and the reservation itself must state the time, date, and setup/cleanup window and must be issued by the city. 99(A)(1)(n), a fine up to $500. hours, reinforcing the after-hours closure.
Violations & Fines
Remaining, staying or loitering in a Carrollton park between 10:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., outside posted hours, or on a reserved area after notice, is a misdemeanor under Section 133.16(R)-(S), fined up to $500 under Section 10.99(A)(1)(n). It is a defense to the reserved-area offense that the person was invited by the party holding the reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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