Dog-free Zone Policy

Dogs are prohibited in animal-free areas. An animal-free area is a zone where no animals are permitted, except service animals. Animal-free areas are usually in Parks & Rec playgrounds, ballfields, lawn areas, spraygrounds, athletic courts, and gardens.

Two main regulations guide Parks & Rec in the management of dogs on Parks & Rec property.

• City of Philadelphia leash laws
  City Council ordinance requires that dogs be on a six-foot or shorter leash and that owners clean up after their pets. See Philadelphia Ordinance Chapter 10, Sections 104 and 105  (PDF) for complete rules.
• Philadelphia Code regulations governing the park system
  Parks & Rec has the authority to designate an animal-free area anywhere within the Parks & Rec system. This does not include support, service, or guide animals. See The Philadelphia Code Chapter 15-200, Section 111. Animal-free Area (PDF) for complete rules.