Shoppers heading to Willowbrook Mall this weekend may notice new rules in place for teens.
Mall management announced it will implement a temporary youth curfew for guests under 18 on Saturday, May 2, and Saturday, May 9, citing safety concerns tied to recent social media activity.
The mall says the move is being made “out of an abundance of caution” after posts suggested the potential for large, unsupervised gatherings of teens, sometimes referred to as “teen takeovers.”
What are the rules?
The mall’s Parental Guidance Required (PGR) program will begin at 2 p.m. on both Saturdays and includes the following:
- Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult age 21 or older
- Public safety officers will be stationed at entrances to check IDs of guests who appear 17 or younger
- Guests without valid ID showing they are 18 or older will need an adult present to remain inside
- One adult can supervise up to four minors, and must stay with them at all times
Mall officials say the policy is meant to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for shoppers, employees, and the broader community.
While the program is temporary, leaders say it’s not a decision they made lightly and hope it won’t need to become a long-term or permanent policy.
They are also asking visitors to follow the mall’s code of conduct during the affected days.