Borough of Sewickley Heights

Sewickley Heights Borough Park Rules, Regulations and Trail Etiquette

WELCOME to the Sewickley Heights Borough Park.  The undeveloped fields and woods are managed for conservation, education and recreation purposes. They afford the visitor an opportunity to enjoy many aspects of nature in a relaxed and peaceful setting. Please help us to preserve its attributes by following these rules and guidelines.

~ Stay on the marked trails! Most of the trails in the park are designated multi-use.  Please stay out of woods and unmarked areas for your safety and others. This will also ensure the preservation of the flora and fauna that we need to protect.

~ Use open trails only! Trails may be temporarily closed for a variety of reasons and trail users should respect all closures.

~ Leave no trace or leave it better than you found it! Please carry out or dispose of all trash brought into the park and help keep it a beautiful place.

~Be aware!  Please be sensitive to the terrain beneath you. Recognize different types of soil and trail construction. Not all trails will be suitable for all uses at all times.  Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage.

~Park cars on designated road surfaces only! Please do not park on grass or soft surfaces that damages park property.

~ Prohibited activities include campfires, littering, swimming (including dogs), disorderly conduct, vandalism and removal or damage to trees, plants, animals, flowers and habitat. Please protect our environment.  No off-road motorized vehicles (ATVs) are permitted!

 

~Park Permits – visiting groups of 10 or more require a borough permit and an appropriate fee.  To obtain a park permit please call the borough office at 412-741-5119.

~ Hunting -  The park is not open to the public for hunting at any time.  Hunting is only conducted by groups that are sanctioned by the Borough of Sewickley Heights.

There are a variety of visitors who enjoy this wonderful setting and appreciate using it together. Here are a few tips on “who” and “how to” so we can enjoy it together.

~Hikers are a diverse group of people who come to the park to enjoy exercise in an outdoor setting. They are responsible for staying on designated trails. Dispose of all trash in cans provided by the park which are conveniently illustrated on the park map. Hikers should yield to and be respectful of equestrians and bikers for the safety of all.

~Bikers, whether looking for a recreational ride or a more challenging experience need to operate at safe speeds and be respectful of designated trails, the terrain, people and animals.

~Equestrians are horseback riders. They should ride on designated trails with a safe and respectful attitude. Horses can be unpredictable and hikers and bikers should yield to them. Dogs need to be controlled with leashes when approaching horses.

~Dog Walkers – For Specific Rules and Regulations and Trail Etiquette Regarding Dogs – Please Click Here

Sewickley Heights Borough Park and its patrons would like to thank you for your respect and attention to these rules and guidelines as we strive to protect its environment.