Leashed dogs are now permitted in Whitpain Township Parks. Review the information below prior to visiting a Township park with your dog.
The rights and responsibilities of dogs and their owners when visiting parks, open spaces and trails in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County PA
Rights
- Enjoy our parks and trail systems during posted open hours
- Exercise your dogs on our trails, open spaces and designated use areas of our active and passive parks
- Utilize the pet assistant stations available for disposing dog waste
Responsibilities
- Dogs leashed at all times with no more than a 10 foot leash
- Dogs under owners control at all times
- Secure your dog by your side when others approach
- Respect patrons without dogs as they may be unsure of your dog’s behavior
- Clean up and properly discard of your dog’s waste. Pet assistant stations and trash cans are located in many of our parks for your convenience
- Keep your dog 50 feet away from playgrounds and 20 feet from sports courts and ball fields at all times
- Vaccinations and licenses must be current with State and County regulations