LMT Dog Park Rules

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION

Department of Parks & Recreation Off-Leash Dog Areas Program

Rules & Regulations for West Mill Creek Park

  •  Dogs are permitted in off leash area from Sunrise until Sunset seven days a week
  • Dogs must be kept on leash in the parking area and entrance trail until inside the park.
  • Dogs can access Mill Creek only via identified stream access points.
  • Dogs are not permitted in the wetlands meadow or the riparian buffer.
  • Only dogs with valid and visible Off-Leash permits from the Township will be allowed off leash in designated fenced and unfenced areas and at designated times.
  • All dogs must wear collars with current rabies tag visible.
  • Dog owners/handlers must display their permit cards.
  • One adult may have no more than two dogs under their control and off leash and must have a separate leash available for each dog, no longer than eight (8) feet.
  • Dog owners/handlers are responsible for the actions and behavior of their dogs at all times.
  • Dogs must be in view of and under control, including voice control, of their owner/handler at all times, as required by Pennsylvania State Law.
  • Dogs will come and stay by the side of their owner/handler immediately when called.
  • Dogs will not charge or display aggression towards any person or behave in a way that any reasonable person finds to be harassing or disturbing.
  • Dogs will not chase or display aggression towards other dogs.
  • Dogs will not chase, harass or disturb wildlife.
  • Dogs must be leashed immediately at the first sign of aggression or unruliness and removed from the designated area.
  • Dog owners/handlers must pick up and dispose of their dog’s excrement.
  • Should a dog owner/handler not adhere to any of the rules and regulations, their permit(s) may be revoked at any time.