Whitpain Township Parks & Recreation
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Dogs in Parks


  • Dogs must be on leash (not exceeding 6 feet) and always under the owner’s control.
  • Retractable/extended leashes are not permitted.
  • Dogs are not permitted: within 20 ft. of athletic fields/courts; within 50 ft. of playgrounds; within the 5-acre premise of the Manor House.
  • Dogs must not be allowed to be a nuisance or potential hazard to other park users, or to damage Township property.
  • Leashed dogs are permitted in all parks, except for Stony Creek Sports Park. Owners must clean up after their pets and dispose of waste in a responsible manner.