Animal Ordinances in Allegheny County, PA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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Dog Leash Laws
Allegheny County parks require dogs and other domestic animals to stay on a leash at all times, except in areas the county has designated for off-leash use.
Allegheny County Park Leash Law
Some RestrictionsAllegheny County Code § 650-2C(1)
Domestic animals are permitted only when on a leash, except in designated off-leash dog areas; (2) Horses are permitted only on designated horse trails and roads. D. Sale of food and refreshments. (1) Food and refreshments may be sold only by concessionaires approved by the Parks Department and may only be sold pursuant to the provisions of their respective concession agreements; (2) ...
Bird Protection
Molesting, trapping, hunting, capturing, killing or injuring any bird or mammal is banned in Allegheny County parks unless the Parks Department specifically authorizes it.
Allegheny County Parks Bird Protection
Significant RestrictionsAllegheny County Code § 650-1(E)
Animals, birds and fish. (1) Except as specifically authorized by the Parks Department, molesting, trapping, hunting, capturing, killing or injuring any bird or mammal. (2) Abandoning animals or birds within the park. F. Lakes, streams and fountains. (1) Wading, swimming or diving. (2) Discharging of any type of waste or toxic materials into, or otherwise contaminating, any lake,...
Animal Ordinances by City in Allegheny County
2 cities in Allegheny County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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