Animal Ordinances in York County, PA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated York County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Dog Leash Laws
York County requires every pet, animal or fowl in its parks to be on a tethered leash and under the owner's immediate physical control at all times. Voice commands and e-collars don't satisfy § 75-32.A(1); the only off-leash spots countywide are Rudy Park's Canine Meadows and Department-permitted dog training areas.
Dogs Must Be Leashed in York County Parks
Some RestrictionsYork County Code § 75-32.A(1)
No person shall: (1) Fail to have his or her pet or other animal or fowl on a tethered leash and under the person's immediate control while within the park system. The use of voice command and/or electronic device for control is prohibited and does not constitute immediate control as required under this section. Dogs may only be unleashed in the following areas: (a) Inside Rudy Park - Canine Me...
Wildlife Feeding
York County bans feeding geese, ducks, deer, birds, squirrels or any other wild animal anywhere in its park system, and separately bars leaving food out in a way likely to attract wildlife. Both rules sit in § 75-32 of the Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations, alongside the county's leash law and other animal-control provisions.
Feeding Wildlife Banned in York County Parks
Some RestrictionsYork County Code § 75-32.A(9),(10)
No person shall: (9) Feed wild animals within the park system, including but not limited to geese, ducks, deer, birds and squirrels. (10) Store or leave food within or upon the park system in a manner that is reasonably likely to attract wildlife.
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