Public Notice

In the last 5 years, the Borough Park has experienced a drastic increase in visitors – more walkers, more equestrians, and more dogs. Out of concern for the safety of all Park visitors, Borough Council requested that the Park Commission discuss the issue and propose possible solutions. At a public meeting held in September, 2024 to discuss Public Safety in the Park, those in attendance overwhelmingly expressed the desire to continue to walk dogs off-leash in the Park. Following this meeting, the Park Commission and Borough Council investigated how other municipalities manage the various user groups utilizing their parks.

After several months of deliberation with public input, Borough Council has adopted Ordinance 324 - the Borough Park Dog Ordinance, enhancing the regulations for control of dogs in the Park and reinforcing the enforcement measures for violation. Beginning June 15, 2025, all unleashed dogs in the Borough Park will be required to wear an annual Borough of Sewickley Heights – issued permit tag. Permit tags will be provided free-of-charge to all Borough residents and residents of the 15143 area code. Annual permit tags for those who live outside of 15143 will be available for a $50.00 fee per dog. The application for a permit tag will include information about the owner, including address and contact information, and the dog(s), including breed, Allegheny County license number, and vaccination status. This form must be submitted to the Borough office where the tag will be issued.

Applications are available at the Borough office – 238 Country Club Rd, Sewickley PA 15143 or by using the links below.

Each dog must have a leash available, and the current rule that dogs are required to be leashed within 100 feet of the two primary parking areas remains in full force and effect. After June 15, 2025, owners of unleashed dogs without the appropriate permit tag may cited and/or fined in accordance with Pennsylvania law.

Borough Council believes that the revised Borough Park Dog Ordinance will create an environment of greater responsibility among dog owners that use the Park, and provide for greater safety and enjoyment for all Park visitors.

Please remember to complete and submit your to the Borough office at 238 Country Club Road between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm to pick up your tag(s).