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

• Amplified music or presentations

• Special events or assemblies

• Website for permit applications: http://www.phila.gov/ParksandRecreation/aboutus/Pages/PermitsandForms.aspx

• The required lead time for a permit depends on the type of permit. Check the link provided above.

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