Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection. This chaperone requirement applies to all Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Scary Farm and Soak City Waterpark ticket and season passholders.

Yes, in 2026, the Knott’s Berry Farm Chaperone Policy is still firmly in place and has even become a model for other parks. Under the current 2026 rules, all guests aged 15 or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to enter or remain in the park after 4:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (and some holiday periods). The chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo ID at the gate and is limited to supervising a maximum of 10 minors. Crucially, the chaperone must stay inside the park with the minors for the duration of their visit; if a group of teenagers is found roaming without their designated 21+ adult, they may be asked to leave. This policy was originally implemented in 2023 to curb "unruly behavior" and has been credited with creating a much more "family-friendly" atmosphere in the park. If you are 16 or 17, you do not need a chaperone, but you should carry a photo ID (like a learner’s permit or school ID with a birthdate) because security guards in 2026 frequently perform age checks at the entrance to ensure compliance.