Curfew Laws in Kentucky (2026)
11 rules on the books across Kentucky, 9 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.
Jessamine County
Significant RestrictionsIn unincorporated Jessamine County, Kentucky, § 130.16 makes it unlawful for a minor under 18 to be or remain on any…
Read full rule →Lexington
Significant RestrictionsLexington-Fayette Urban County Government bars anyone under 18 from being in any public place, street, or highway…
Read full rule →Mccracken County
Significant RestrictionsIn unincorporated McCracken County, Kentucky, County Code §§ 130.01 and 130.04 bar anyone under 18 from being in a…
Read full rule →Daviess County
Some RestrictionsDaviess County bars parents from letting a minor under 18 be out in a public place countywide between 1:00 a.m. and…
Read full rule →Louisville
Some RestrictionsMinors under 18 in Louisville Metro/Jefferson County face curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on school nights (Sun-Thu) and…
Read full rule →Park Curfew
When public parks close for the night and reopen, including rules for trails, sports fields, and playground areas.
Boone County
Some RestrictionsBoone County closes its parks each night at posted hours, and staying on park property afterward without permission is…
Read full rule →Campbell County
Some RestrictionsCampbell County closes Morscher Ball Park to the public every night at 10:00 p.m. and keeps it closed until 8:00 a.m…
Read full rule →Kenton County
Some RestrictionsKenton County's park system, which includes Banklick Woods, Doe Run Lake, Licking River Park, Pioneer Park, Richardson…
Read full rule →Lexington
Some RestrictionsLexington-Fayette parks close on a schedule the parks director sets, and staying in a park outside posted hours is a…
Read full rule →Louisville
Some RestrictionsLouisville Metro parks and playgrounds close at 11:00 p.m. and stay closed until 6:00 a.m., with entry barred to the…
Read full rule →Owensboro
Some RestrictionsOwensboro Municipal Code Sec. 19-5 sets default park hours of 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. citywide, bars entering or…
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