Curfew Laws in Kansas (2026)
10 rules on the books across Kansas, 8 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Juvenile Curfew
Hours when minors must be off public streets, including age thresholds, exceptions for work and school activities, and penalties for parents.
Lawrence
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Lawrence, anyone under 18 may not wander, loiter or play on a public street, alley, sidewalk, vacant lot…
Read full rule →Wichita
Some RestrictionsWichita bars unsupervised minors from public places overnight: 11 p.m.-6 a.m. weeknights for kids 15 and under…
Read full rule →Park Curfew
When public parks close for the night and reopen, including rules for trails, sports fields, and playground areas.
Olathe
Significant RestrictionsOlathe parks and recreational areas close between midnight and sunrise: being present during those hours, or after…
Read full rule →Johnson County
Some RestrictionsJohnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) facilities close at posted hours, and Sec. 2.1.12 of the county's…
Read full rule →Lawrence
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Lawrence, public parks close overnight under City Code § 15-204: normal hours run 6:00 a.m. to 11:30…
Read full rule →Overland Park
Some RestrictionsEvery park owned and operated by Overland Park is closed to the public between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The closure applies…
Read full rule →Sedgwick County
Some RestrictionsSedgwick County Park is open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. year-round, and Northeast Sedgwick County Park runs sunrise to…
Read full rule →Shawnee County
Some RestrictionsEvery Shawnee County park and recreation facility closes at 11:00 p.m. and reopens at 6:00 a.m. under Code Sec. 21-37…
Read full rule →Wichita
Some RestrictionsWichita closes all city park property and recreation facilities from midnight to 6 a.m. without a permit under…
Read full rule →Wyandotte County
Some RestrictionsNo one may enter or stay in a Wyandotte County park outside its posted hours of operation. Sec. 25-44 lets the parks…
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