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City view from Matthias Baldwin Par
Matthias Baldwin Park Rules

 

For the good of the park and all who use it, these rules were established by the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department.

 

Park Hours: 7 am – 10 pm

 

The following are prohibited:

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, scooters

  • Motorized vehicles

  • Smoking or vaping

  • illegal substances

  • lighting of fires, except in a metal barbecue stand

  • vending, selling, or soliciting anything without written permission

  • tents, shelters, or camping

  • feeding or disturbing birds or wildlife

  • Littering and dumping

  • disposing of household or business trash in the park's trash cans

  • Removing plants, stones or other park property

  • Amplified music (i.e. music that can be heard by others)

  • A 10 pm curfew exists throughout the Parks and Recreation system

 

Dog Regulations:

  • Dogs must be kept on a leash no greater than six feet. No off-leash pets

  • Please clean up after your pet(s)

  • Website with more information on dog regulations and best practices: Parks and Rec, Dog Policies

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Permit Information:

Permits are required for

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Friends and Neighbors: you are the eyes on Baldwin Park!

If you see suspicious activity or illegal activity, call 911. Specifically, if you see someone sleeping in the park overnight, call 911. Do not use the word "homeless" in your description of the sleeper, since we don't advise interacting with sleepers in the middle of the night to ascertain their status.

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During daytime hours, feel free to meet and educate your fellow park visitors about the rules in the park. The most common issues are off-leash dogs and folks walking through the raised planting beds. Point out the rules of the park (which are City rules as well) in a friendly manner. Peer pressure is the main way to keep the park clean, safe, and welcoming to all!

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